Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 22.4684 2461121.9684 13.61 22:59:41.86 +46:02:07.5
103.46841 -12.57089 galactic And Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.7" and 3.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J344.9101+46.0427 | 22:59:41.86 +46:02:07.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 22 59 41.86 +46 02 07.5 13.6 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J344.9101+46.0427,2461121.9684,13.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J344.9101+46.0427 20260322.4684 13.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:59:41.86 +46:02:07.5 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.9684,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.4684 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:32.35 +49:29:41.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 22.4684 2461121.9684 13.83 22:24:21.11 +47:38:48.3
98.88403 -8.23944 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1987282162437038336 | 22:24:24.22 +47:38:15.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5III 1957StoAn..20a...1R [R57] 40
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1987282162437038336,2461121.9684,13.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1987282162437038336 20260322.4684 13.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:24:21.11 +47:38:48.3 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1987257973181189760,2461121.9684,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1987257973181189760 20260322.4684 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:24:28.92 +47:14:56.3 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.9684,13.70,0.05,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 20260322.4684 13.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:51:01.38 +43:15:19.8 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 23 11 35.95 +49 00 18.9 8.7 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ES And,2461121.9684,8.73,0.05,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
ES And 20260322.4684 8.73CV 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/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:11:35.95 +49:00:18.9 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J224236.65+433629.3,2461121.9684,12.91,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J224236.65+433629.3 20260322.4684 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:42:36.89 +43:36:30.1 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 23 12 23.17 +44 05 34.8 12.1 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0617 And,2461121.9684,12.13,0.05,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
V0617 And 20260322.4684 12.13CV 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/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:12:23.17 +44:05:34.8 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AV Lac,2461121.9684,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AV Lac 20260322.4684 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:22.70 +47:44:20.7 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 23 01 01.55 +49 58 26.0 12.9 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CU And,2461121.9684,12.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CU And 20260322.4684 12.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:01:01.55 +49:58:26.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 23 18 18.34 +48 57 26.0 12.9 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AI And,2461121.9684,12.90,0.05,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
AI And 20260322.4684 12.90CV 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/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:18:18.34 +48:57:26.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 22.4684* 23 08 07.49 +44 10 45.9 11.7 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0608 And,2461121.9684,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0608 And 20260322.4684 11.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:08:07.49 +44:10:45.9 ;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_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 25902,2461121.9684,13.22,0.05,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
NSV 25902 20260322.4684 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/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-38-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_063418_TTUQ2b1x1_23739_mxYRSKIS/fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:26:22.58 +48:24:04.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-14-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-13-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7388,10.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2388 10.82CV 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/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:06:29.74 +15:58:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7388,13.66,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2388 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/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:04.00 +17:38:57.1 ;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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2388 2461124.7388 13.94 07:47:02.65 +10:22:36.8
209.78199 17.00525 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J116.7617+10.3886 | 07:47:02.65 +10:22:36.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J116.7617+10.3886,2461124.7388,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J116.7617+10.3886 20260325.2388 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:47:02.65 +10:22:36.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2388 2461124.7388 13.82 07:44:15.48 +17:29:30.8
202.66697 19.32705 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 07:44:15.48 +17:29:30.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: K3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7388,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2388 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:44:15.48 +17:29:30.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7388,14.43,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2388 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/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:58:59.59 +16:15:20.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7388,14.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2388 14.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_004752_TTUQ2b1x1_13871_r26G4m2h/fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:00:01.29 +12:51:51.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_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_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-44-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-37-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0427 Aql,2461121.9139,11.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0427 Aql 20260322.4139 11.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:29.15 +08:42:25.3 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J193836.85+064834.8,2461121.9139,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J193836.85+064834.8 20260322.4139 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:38:35.41 +06:48:42.0 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4301305503827514112,2461121.9139,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4301305503827514112 20260322.4139 13.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:50.06 +08:26:13.0 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 22.4139 2461121.9139 13.48 19:24:02.00 +07:04:59.2
42.96977 -3.95437 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 | ASASSN-V J192401.51+070524.2 | 19:24:01.51 +07:05:24.1 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 796.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M6.5 1959ApJ...130..178W LF 1 C 81
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J192401.51+070524.2,2461121.9139,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J192401.51+070524.2 20260322.4139 13.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:02.00 +07:04:59.2 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0447 Aql,2461121.9139,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0447 Aql 20260322.4139 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:55.17 +07:34:42.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0373 Aql,2461121.9139,13.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0373 Aql 20260322.4139 13.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:14.30 +06:48:15.5 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 22.4139 2461121.9139 13.88 19:55:09.35 +09:24:28.5
48.75972 -9.58085 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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 | ATO J298.8021+09.4059 | 19:55:11.40 +09:24:17.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.8021+09.4059,2461121.9139,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J298.8021+09.4059 20260322.4139 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:09.35 +09:24:28.5 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4288522920912234112,2461121.9139,13.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4288522920912234112 20260322.4139 13.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:35:24.67 +03:08:32.4 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0399 Aql,2461121.9139,12.63,0.05,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
V0399 Aql 20260322.4139 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:42.92 +03:12:06.8 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0674 Aql,2461121.9139,11.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0674 Aql 20260322.4139 11.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:46:03.93 +06:55:49.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 22.4139 2461121.9139 11.57 19:43:36.96 +03:02:50.7
41.70244 -10.15736 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 2.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J295.9121+03.0483 | 19:43:36.75 +03:02:52.6 (Gaia DR3) | NSINE (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.9121+03.0483,2461121.9139,11.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.9121+03.0483 20260322.4139 11.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:43:36.96 +03:02:50.7 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1062 Aql,2461121.9139,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1062 Aql 20260322.4139 13.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:33.56 +05:40:58.4 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RV Aql,2461121.9139,11.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RV Aql 20260322.4139 11.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_081239_TTUQ2b1x1_11389_wCmKuIAk/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:43.14 +09:55:49.6 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-57-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-54-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0340_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7436,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2436 11.13CV 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/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_005149_TTUQ2b1x1_4376_epyeRWmf/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_005149_TTUQ2b1x1_4376_epyeRWmf/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:53:41.42 +07:10:39.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7436,13.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2436 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_005149_TTUQ2b1x1_4376_epyeRWmf/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_005149_TTUQ2b1x1_4376_epyeRWmf/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:41:04.60 +05:05:04.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-51-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-50-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2376 2461124.7376 13.83 08:09:54.20 -04:23:59.1
226.16794 15.24375 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 | target | 08:09:54.20 -04:23:59.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7376,13.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2376 13.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:54.20 -04:23:59.1 ;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_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_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_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7376,14.64,0.05,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
target 20260325.2376 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/Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:51:32.91 -04:18:45.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_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_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0390 Hya,2461124.7376,11.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0390 Hya 20260325.2376 11.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-37-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_005350_TTUQ2b1x1_9735_FjDIGKtn/fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:40.56 -01:12:21.3 ;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_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_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_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-42-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-41-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0412 Hya,2461124.7402,12.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0412 Hya 20260325.2402 12.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-25-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0157.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_005550_TTUQ2b1x1_10457_piMpsmRX/fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-45-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_005550_TTUQ2b1x1_10457_piMpsmRX/fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-46-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0009.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:14:28.87 -13:41:38.7 ;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_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-25-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-46-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-25-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-45-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-25-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-46-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-25-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-45-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2353 2461124.7353 13.61 07:23:00.96 +07:28:35.5
209.80169 10.40081 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 07:23:00.96 +07:28:35.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G9 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.7353,13.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2353 13.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:23:00.96 +07:28:35.5 ;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_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2353 2461124.7353 13.76 07:45:20.00 +07:59:50.0
211.82496 15.59232 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3145165208961570560 | 07:45:17.73 +08:00:15.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3145165208961570560,2461124.7353,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3145165208961570560 20260325.2353 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:45:20.00 +07:59:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2353 2461124.7353 13.97 07:30:16.18 +05:41:37.6
212.24346 11.21981 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3141381415790102912 | 07:30:14.63 +05:42:17.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1950TOYal..22.....B BD+06 1692
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3141381415790102912,2461124.7353,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3141381415790102912 20260325.2353 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:16.18 +05:41:37.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2353 2461124.7353 13.93 07:38:10.68 +06:57:58.9
211.97274 13.54591 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J114.5486+06.9749 | 07:38:11.68 +06:58:29.8 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.5486+06.9749,2461124.7353,13.93,0.05,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
ATO J114.5486+06.9749 20260325.2353 13.93CV 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/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:10.68 +06:57:58.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7353,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2353 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/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:38.90 +04:38:00.8 ;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_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7353,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2353 14.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:48:20.72 +08:36:27.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7353,14.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2353 14.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:56:59.84 +03:22:41.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
UU CMi,2461124.7353,11.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
UU CMi 20260325.2353 11.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:42:35.05 +06:54:04.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Z CMi,2461124.7353,12.63,0.05,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
Z CMi 20260325.2353 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:34:31.45 +02:53:59.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VX CMi,2461124.7353,12.76,0.05,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
VX CMi 20260325.2353 12.76CV 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/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:54:00.72 +01:44:20.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SW CMi,2461124.7353,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SW CMi 20260325.2353 13.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_004951_TTUQ2b1x1_26133_CRrXgGOp/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:47.78 +08:11:01.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-39-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-38-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0000_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7476,12.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2476 12.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_010356_TTUQ2b1x1_7304_MqJZW9Ai/fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_010356_TTUQ2b1x1_7304_MqJZW9Ai/fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:22.01 +62:51:50.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_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-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2476 2461124.7476 14.46 07:06:04.19 +64:27:24.7
151.49507 25.84258 galactic Cam Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" 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 | Gaia DR3 1099976175735127296 | 07:06:08.69 +64:26:48.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1099976175735127296,2461124.7476,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1099976175735127296 20260325.2476 14.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_010356_TTUQ2b1x1_7304_MqJZW9Ai/fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_010356_TTUQ2b1x1_7304_MqJZW9Ai/fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:04.19 +64:27:24.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_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-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-12-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-56-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7462,13.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2462 13.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0203.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:28:54.24 +36:13:37.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_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_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7462,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2462 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0203.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:45:56.89 +34:12:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_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_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 17460,2461124.7462,10.93,0.05,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
NSV 17460 20260325.2462 10.93CV 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/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0203.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-15-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_010752_TTUQ2b1x1_13021_9kao7HlP/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:25:33.71 +37:45:26.1 ;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_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_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_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-54-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-14-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_00-53-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7505,12.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2505 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-12-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_010955_TTUQ2b1x1_10336_Nt6B9MRd/fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_010955_TTUQ2b1x1_10336_Nt6B9MRd/fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:11.04 +28:03:27.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-12-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-12-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_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_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-12-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-12-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-00-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7517,10.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2517 10.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-47-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_011154_TTUQ2b1x1_8693_ZYDlluZF/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-01-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_011154_TTUQ2b1x1_8693_ZYDlluZF/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:05:38.68 +21:32:04.9 ;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_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-47-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-02-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-47-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-01-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-47-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-02-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_22-47-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-01-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7539,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2539 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0235.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:36:53.87 +15:56:19.1 ;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_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7539,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2539 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0235.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:09:22.50 +15:57:39.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7539,14.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2539 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0235.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:58:56.20 +14:49:06.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7539,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2539 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0235.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_011355_TTUQ2b1x1_15585_c6O1SkHq/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:01:13.52 +14:53:52.5 ;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_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-10-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0235_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2561* 09 35 21.22 +07 54 47.2 12.6 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7561,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2561 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:35:21.22 +07:54:47.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_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_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7561,13.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2561 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:35:57.86 +03:31:51.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_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_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7561,14.32,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2561 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/Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:13:01.00 +08:42:03.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_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_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2561* 09 36 02.65 +08 01 47.5 14.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7561,14.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2561 14.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_011552_TTUQ2b1x1_2600_sfhY2UDf/fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:36:02.65 +08:01:47.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_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_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-09-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2602* 10 42 50.64 +00 24 40.3 11.5 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7602,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2602 11.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_011952_TTUQ2b1x1_12579_2qMCBapL/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_011952_TTUQ2b1x1_12579_2qMCBapL/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:42:50.64 +00:24:40.3 ;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_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2602* 10 14 36.75 +01 28 41.8 13.2 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7602,13.22,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2602 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/Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_011952_TTUQ2b1x1_12579_2qMCBapL/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_011952_TTUQ2b1x1_12579_2qMCBapL/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:14:36.75 +01:28:41.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-14-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7585,9.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2585 9.74CV 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/Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_012354_TTUQ2b1x1_13878_Lre9Z5G5/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_012354_TTUQ2b1x1_13878_Lre9Z5G5/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:48:55.15 -16:46:53.8 ;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_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2585 2461124.7585 13.59 11:46:44.50 -21:28:28.6
283.46480 38.93909 galactic Crt Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 3.4 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 J176.6947-21.4774 | 11:46:44.50 -21:28:28.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J176.6947-21.4774,2461124.7585,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J176.6947-21.4774 20260325.2585 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_012354_TTUQ2b1x1_13878_Lre9Z5G5/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_012354_TTUQ2b1x1_13878_Lre9Z5G5/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:46:44.50 -21:28:28.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-11-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2686 2461124.7686 12.83 08:33:53.12 +56:23:55.4
161.21823 36.34880 galactic Lyn Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" 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 | target | 08:33:53.12 +56:23:55.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.720+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7686,12.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2686 12.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:33:53.12 +56:23:55.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1032115864256342272,2461124.7686,12.85,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1032115864256342272 20260325.2686 12.85CV 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/Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:25:11.68 +54:30:15.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.7686,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2686 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:12.67 +51:00:35.8 ;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_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2686 2461124.7686 12.95 08:36:17.01 +52:11:59.2
166.41573 36.95789 galactic UMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 1.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J129.0620+52.2025 | 08:36:17.01 +52:11:59.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2686* 08 36 17.01 +52 11 59.2 12.9 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J129.0620+52.2025,2461124.7686,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J129.0620+52.2025 20260325.2686 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_012752_TTUQ2b1x1_23047_UTpwvPhh/fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:36:17.01 +52:11:59.2 ;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_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-30-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-26-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.2614 2461124.7614 13.21 08:13:14.56 +45:59:35.9
173.80931 32.95733 galactic Lyn Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 08:13:14.56 +45:59:35.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.7614,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.2614 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_012953_TTUQ2b1x1_20471_vhi1e25k/fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_012953_TTUQ2b1x1_20471_vhi1e25k/fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-16-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:14.56 +45:59:35.9 ;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_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-16-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_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_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-16-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7638,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2638 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-18-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0207.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_013150_TTUQ2b1x1_4050_dlYndILX/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-19-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_013150_TTUQ2b1x1_4050_dlYndILX/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:47:33.99 +36:05:52.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-18-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-18-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-19-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-18-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_23-18-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-19-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7649,14.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2649 14.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0249.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_013357_TTUQ2b1x1_20350_iKUAd1zG/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_013357_TTUQ2b1x1_20350_iKUAd1zG/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:18:00.41 +33:34:00.7 ;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_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CSS_J085921.0+273501,2461124.7649,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CSS_J085921.0+273501 20260325.2649 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0249.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-24-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_013357_TTUQ2b1x1_20350_iKUAd1zG/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_013357_TTUQ2b1x1_20350_iKUAd1zG/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:59:21.04 +27:35:01.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-21-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_00-23-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-20-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7627,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2627 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:21:36.41 +20:06:28.7 ;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_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7627,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2627 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:01:51.61 +22:28:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7627,14.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2627 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:00:49.86 +22:03:41.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2627* 09 22 58.35 +25 28 10.4 14.3 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7627,14.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2627 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_013553_TTUQ2b1x1_1307_JRIgvcUb/fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:22:58.35 +25:28:10.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-18-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-13-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-17-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2748* 10 13 44.01 +19 45 28.8 13.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7748,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2748 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:13:44.01 +19:45:28.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2748* 10 22 51.42 +21 35 19.3 13.9 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7748,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2748 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:51.42 +21:35:19.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2748* 10 02 28.60 +20 09 10.5 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7748,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2748 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_013751_TTUQ2b1x1_23138_lmc3eqdr/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:02:28.60 +20:09:10.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-35-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2661* 09 52 58.64 +15 50 08.0 12.3 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7661,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2661 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:52:58.64 +15:50:08.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2661* 09 42 06.72 +17 09 25.6 13.2 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7661,13.22,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2661 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/Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:42:06.72 +17:09:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2661* 09 26 51.76 +12 52 46.7 14.1 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7661,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2661 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:26:51.76 +12:52:46.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2661* 10 07 25.89 +13 56 58.4 13.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DI Leo,2461124.7661,13.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DI Leo 20260325.2661 13.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-52-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0401.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_013950_TTUQ2b1x1_8209_1wD5Yn1L/fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:07:25.89 +13:56:58.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-22-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2697* 10 07 29.33 +02 27 29.4 9.3 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7697,9.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2697 9.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:07:29.33 +02:27:29.4 ;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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2697* 10 10 39.55 +07 25 38.5 12.5 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7697,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2697 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:10:39.55 +07:25:38.5 ;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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2697* 10 10 19.63 +08 58 08.5 13.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7697,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2697 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:10:19.63 +08:58:08.5 ;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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2697* 10 10 55.78 +04 20 56.8 14.2 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7697,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2697 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:10:55.78 +04:20:56.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2697* 10 20 56.63 +02 05 18.4 14.3 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7697,14.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2697 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_014149_TTUQ2b1x1_26890_mVdAPTSc/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:20:56.63 +02:05:18.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-28-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-27-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2720* 10 54 39.88 -05 57 13.5 14.7 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7720,14.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2720 14.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_014352_TTUQ2b1x1_23895_1LV7ARi1/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_014352_TTUQ2b1x1_23895_1LV7ARi1/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:54:39.88 -05:57:13.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2798* 12 01 26.98 -10 14 58.5 12.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7798,12.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2798 12.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0069.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:01:26.98 -10:14:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7798,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2798 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0069.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:53:28.15 -12:32:12.9 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2798* 12 09 13.80 -06 29 30.5 13.1 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7798,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2798 13.07CV 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0069.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:09:13.80 -06:29:30.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7798,13.93,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2798 13.93CV 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0069.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:56:19.67 -08:14:49.8 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7798,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2798 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_014753_TTUQ2b1x1_20820_qROROCD9/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0069.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:48:37.56 -10:24:10.1 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-43-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0069_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-42-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7812,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2812 13.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_015153_TTUQ2b1x1_22263_akM7aJX7/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_015153_TTUQ2b1x1_22263_akM7aJX7/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:24:07.52 -29:30:52.5 ;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_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SV Hya,2461124.7812,9.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SV Hya 20260325.2812 9.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-36-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_015153_TTUQ2b1x1_22263_akM7aJX7/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_015153_TTUQ2b1x1_22263_akM7aJX7/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:30:30.44 -26:02:50.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-45-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-44-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2768* 09 45 59.19 +26 50 08.8 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7768,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2768 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:45:59.19 +26:50:08.8 ;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_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_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_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2768* 09 37 41.51 +27 22 23.1 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7768,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2768 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:37:41.51 +27:22:23.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_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_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7768,14.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2768 14.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_015553_TTUQ2b1x1_16750_Gv5p0jEW/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:00:41.44 +30:36:52.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_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_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-36-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2787* 10 18 50.31 +15 01 10.0 10.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7787,10.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2787 10.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:18:50.31 +15:01:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2787* 10 28 14.41 +11 10 33.3 12.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.7787,12.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.2787 12.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:28:14.41 +11:10:33.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.2787* 11 00 14.82 +13 15 51.5 14.3 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SDSS J110014.72+131552.1,2461124.7787,14.30,0.05,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
SDSS J110014.72+131552.1 20260325.2787 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/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_015750_TTUQ2b1x1_1503_LPbAqmF8/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:00:14.82 +13:15:51.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-41-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_01-40-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8795,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3795 12.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:03:47.82 -11:27:18.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8795,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3795 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:54:34.47 -09:02:16.9 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
UX Oph,2461124.8795,10.79,0.05,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
UX Oph 20260325.3795 10.79CV 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-19-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_040729_TTUQ2b1x1_19727_aSL26z4e/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:04:56.98 -12:12:05.8 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-06-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 10 13 39.34 +19 45 22.8 13.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8819,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3819 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:13:39.34 +19:45:22.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 10 22 48.02 +21 35 10.0 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8819,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3819 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:48.02 +21:35:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 10 02 25.23 +20 09 20.3 14.1 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8819,14.07,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3819 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:02:25.23 +20:09:20.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 09 53 08.40 +20 26 29.1 14.3 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8819,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3819 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:53:08.40 +20:26:29.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 09 49 14.34 +20 20 02.6 14.5 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8819,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3819 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:49:14.34 +20:20:02.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3819* 09 43 26.04 +19 51 42.4 12.1 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RS Leo,2461124.8819,12.12,0.05,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
RS Leo 20260325.3819 12.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-28-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_041059_TTUQ2b1x1_16217_uRRn66DJ/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:43:26.04 +19:51:42.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-10-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-09-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J185738.98+114556.2,2461124.8806,12.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J185738.98+114556.2 20260325.3806 12.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-55-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0076.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:38.84 +11:45:55.9 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J190422.40+165916.4,2461124.8806,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J190422.40+165916.4 20260325.3806 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-55-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0076.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:04:22.09 +16:59:12.6 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0884 Aql,2461124.8806,12.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0884 Aql 20260325.3806 12.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-55-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0076.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:53.90 +11:13:30.5 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8806,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3806 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-55-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_040859_TTUQ2b1x1_8819_LPqczpIx/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0076.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:13:09.96 +11:27:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-08-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-07-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3843 2461124.8843 12.84 17:56:25.72 +01:44:22.6
28.14342 13.02155 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 0.8 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 | ASAS J175623+0144.3 | 17:56:23.47 +01:44:21.0 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 391.514196000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J175623+0144.3,2461124.8843,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J175623+0144.3 20260325.3843 12.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_041435_TTUQ2b1x1_11469_rLDagz01/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-12-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0081.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_041435_TTUQ2b1x1_11469_rLDagz01/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-13-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:56:25.72 +01:44:22.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-13-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-12-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-13-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-12-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8857,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3857 13.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_03-44-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_041634_TTUQ2b1x1_30823_KKsh3r8y/fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-14-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_041634_TTUQ2b1x1_30823_KKsh3r8y/fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-15-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0084.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:47:05.11 -24:17:46.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_03-44-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-15-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_03-44-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-14-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_03-44-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-15-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_03-44-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-14-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3869* 09 37 39.18 +27 22 07.9 13.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8869,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3869 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:37:39.18 +27:22:07.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3869* 09 45 57.61 +26 50 28.0 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8869,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3869 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:45:57.61 +26:50:28.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3869 2461124.8869 14.34 09:50:55.27 +28:33:05.1
200.01322 50.30658 galactic Leo Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 2.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 09:50:55.27 +28:33:05.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=14.437+/- (unrealisitic color!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3869* 09 50 55.27 +28 33 05.1 14.3 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8869,14.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3869 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:50:55.27 +28:33:05.1 ;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_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8869,14.70,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3869 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/Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_041837_TTUQ2b1x1_15020_WIdAG3EM/fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:00:39.11 +30:36:49.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-17-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-33-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-16-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3880* 10 18 46.25 +15 01 33.5 10.7 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8880,10.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3880 10.74CV 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/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:18:46.25 +15:01:33.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3880* 10 28 10.01 +11 10 30.7 12.1 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8880,12.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3880 12.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:28:10.01 +11:10:30.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3880* 10 36 01.45 +14 47 33.0 14.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8880,14.76,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3880 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/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_042029_TTUQ2b1x1_5464_2KWmHyYg/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:36:01.45 +14:47:33.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-19-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-18-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 14.05 19:54:07.45 +34:04:27.4
69.91730 3.22985 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 0.7 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 J298.5410+34.0800 | 19:54:07.45 +34:04:27.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.5410+34.0800,2461124.8832,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J298.5410+34.0800 20260325.3832 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:07.45 +34:04:27.4 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.86 19:41:21.56 +34:49:51.7
69.25470 5.88696 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 0.7 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 J295.3441+34.8225 | 19:41:24.92 +34:49:34.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.3441+34.8225,2461124.8832,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.3441+34.8225 20260325.3832 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:21.56 +34:49:51.7 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0452 Cyg,2461124.8832,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0452 Cyg 20260325.3832 13.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:03.15 +41:08:19.7 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.34 19:49:50.87 +36:32:15.2
71.60110 5.23213 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" 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 | ASASSN-V J194953.44+363140.9 | 19:49:53.43 +36:31:40.6 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458316.41660 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J194953.44+363140.9,2461124.8832,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J194953.44+363140.9 20260325.3832 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:50.87 +36:32:15.2 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.54 19:37:43.52 +34:59:50.8
69.03938 6.61967 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" 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 | ATO J294.4326+34.9963 | 19:37:43.52 +34:59:50.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J294.4326+34.9963,2461124.8832,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J294.4326+34.9963 20260325.3832 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:43.52 +34:59:50.8 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2047667478499695872,2461124.8832,13.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2047667478499695872 20260325.3832 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:31.83 +35:35:58.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.51 20:07:25.11 +38:28:46.6
75.08066 3.26529 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" 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 | ATO J301.8456+38.4771 | 20:07:22.95 +38:28:37.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J301.8456+38.4771,2461124.8832,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J301.8456+38.4771 20260325.3832 13.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:07:25.11 +38:28:46.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.64 20:03:45.92 +38:19:32.1
74.56719 3.78808 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J300.9372+38.3229 | 20:03:45.92 +38:19:32.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J300.9372+38.3229,2461124.8832,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J300.9372+38.3229 20260325.3832 13.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:45.92 +38:19:32.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.73 19:38:12.20 +34:11:44.3
68.37922 6.14835 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | HAT 199-00434 | 19:38:09.34 +34:12:11.9 (Gaia DR3) | LPV (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HAT 199-00434,2461124.8832,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HAT 199-00434 20260325.3832 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:38:12.20 +34:11:44.3 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.73 19:35:06.41 +35:38:11.3
69.34949 7.39358 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 0.7 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 J293.7718+35.6369 | 19:35:06.41 +35:38:11.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.7718+35.6369,2461124.8832,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.7718+35.6369 20260325.3832 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:35:06.41 +35:38:11.3 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.79 19:53:16.42 +36:46:06.4
72.14975 4.75601 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 2071772067596884096 | 19:53:17.97 +36:45:24.2 (Gaia DR3) | E (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2071772067596884096,2461124.8832,13.79,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2071772067596884096 20260325.3832 13.79CV 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:16.42 +36:46:06.4 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 13.81 19:41:14.15 +40:09:34.0
73.94771 8.47862 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 0.8 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 J295.3111+40.1650 | 19:41:14.15 +40:09:34.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.3111+40.1650,2461124.8832,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.3111+40.1650 20260325.3832 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:14.15 +40:09:34.0 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0960 Cyg,2461124.8832,13.93,0.05,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
V0960 Cyg 20260325.3832 13.93CV 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:43:52.10 +33:54:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 14.07 19:53:58.19 +35:56:30.0
71.50821 4.21365 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" 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 | ATO J298.4909+35.9400 | 19:53:58.19 +35:56:30.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.4909+35.9400,2461124.8832,14.07,0.05,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
ATO J298.4909+35.9400 20260325.3832 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:58.19 +35:56:30.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8832,13.93,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3832 13.93CV 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:23:46.01 +39:36:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8832,14.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3832 14.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:04:57.14 +34:27:50.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8832,14.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3832 14.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:15:34.74 +40:16:53.3 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3832 2461124.8832 14.47 19:15:53.74 +39:19:22.7
70.95949 12.45187 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" 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 | ASAS J191552+3919.0 | 19:15:52.47 +39:18:57.8 (Gaia DR3) | LPV (local) | 96.800000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M8IIIe 2016A&A...594A..39F KIC 4252979
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J191552+3919.0,2461124.8832,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J191552+3919.0 20260325.3832 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:15:53.74 +39:19:22.7 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HO Lyr,2461124.8832,11.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HO Lyr 20260325.3832 11.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:08.82 +41:40:57.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0698 Cyg,2461124.8832,11.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0698 Cyg 20260325.3832 11.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_041244_TTUQ2b1x1_10639_slCTkVCc/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0080.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:59:53.26 +36:16:38.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3894* 12 01 21.13 -10 14 42.9 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8894,12.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3894 12.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:01:21.13 -10:14:42.9 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8894,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3894 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:53:22.96 -12:31:41.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3894* 12 09 06.67 -06 29 13.2 13.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8894,13.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3894 13.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:09:06.67 -06:29:13.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8894,13.90,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3894 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:48:32.30 -10:23:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3894 2461124.8894 13.91 12:12:41.10 -14:00:50.7
288.86485 47.79639 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3570830385351817856 | 12:12:41.10 -14:00:50.7 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3570830385351817856,2461124.8894,13.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3570830385351817856 20260325.3894 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:12:41.10 -14:00:50.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8894,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3894 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:56:15.89 -08:14:39.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.8894,14.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3894 14.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_042231_TTUQ2b1x1_18522_pKN2yzTQ/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:51:30.07 -11:25:25.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-20-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8921,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3921 11.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:49:20.46 -20:28:14.2 ;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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8921,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3921 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:27:03.64 -14:24:23.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8921,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3921 12.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:07:49.92 -16:31:45.7 ;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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1636262-160305,2461124.8921,13.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1636262-160305 20260325.3921 13.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:36:25.41 -16:03:08.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8921,13.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3921 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_042632_TTUQ2b1x1_11646_q4F9T4yB/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:27:52.14 -19:50:54.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-24-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3946* 09 51 11.04 +47 09 11.9 13.5 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
QZ UMa,2461124.8946,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
QZ UMa 20260325.3946 13.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-51-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-52-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0299.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_043030_TTUQ2b1x1_5016_IGZNPkJv/fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-27-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0097.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_043030_TTUQ2b1x1_5016_IGZNPkJv/fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-28-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0098.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:51:11.04 +47:09:11.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-51-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-28-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-51-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-27-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-51-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-28-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_00-51-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-27-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 17 32.99 +02 58 58.1 11.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,11.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 11.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:17:32.99 +02:58:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 04 44.36 +01 47 01.7 12.1 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 12.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:04:44.36 +01:47:01.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 34 26.35 +05 31 15.0 12.6 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,12.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 12.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:34:26.35 +05:31:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 15 37.33 +09 21 35.5 12.9 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,12.90,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 12.90CV 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:15:37.33 +09:21:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 10 44 42.70 +03 19 54.7 13.2 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:44:42.70 +03:19:54.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 17 26.17 +07 48 03.1 13.5 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:17:26.17 +07:48:03.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 17 14.12 +09 48 36.4 13.9 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:17:14.12 +09:48:36.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 15 20.14 +06 15 13.6 14.6 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,14.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 14.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:15:20.14 +06:15:13.6 ;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_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 17 28.18 +08 55 53.3 14.6 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,14.63,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:17:28.18 +08:55:53.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 12 48.60 +07 20 07.6 14.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,14.76,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:12:48.60 +07:20:07.6 ;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_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3973* 11 16 57.55 +03 55 02.0 14.9 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8973,14.91,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3973 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0101.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_043433_TTUQ2b1x1_16817_1CHu6Noy/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:16:57.55 +03:55:02.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-32-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-31-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 11 58 08.54 +00 21 38.5 9.1 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,9.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 9.13CV 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:58:08.54 -00:21:38.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 12 16 12.08 -01 27 53.9 11.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,11.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 11.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:16:12.08 -01:27:53.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 12 26 16.59 -03 40 54.0 13.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,12.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 12.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:26:16.59 -03:40:54.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 11 43 30.86 +00 53 09.6 14.2 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,14.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:43:30.86 +00:53:09.6 ;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_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 12 21 56.96 -01 38 49.1 14.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:21:56.96 -01:38:49.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 12 00 20.47 +00 31 14.3 14.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,14.74,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:00:20.47 +00:31:14.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3984* 12 20 53.40 +00 43 20.3 14.6 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8984,14.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3984 14.57CV 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_043630_TTUQ2b1x1_16310_NQKQ0qWq/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:20:53.40 -00:43:20.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J194236.82+250853.8,2461124.8959,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J194236.82+250853.8 20260325.3959 14.39CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:42:36.34 +25:08:35.8 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2021932893451847040,2461124.8959,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2021932893451847040 20260325.3959 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:36:47.03 +26:01:05.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J193118.51+244134.1,2461124.8959,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J193118.51+244134.1 20260325.3959 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:17.53 +24:41:18.1 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1825761563551542912,2461124.8959,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1825761563551542912 20260325.3959 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:58.00 +20:19:45.3 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0339 Vul,2461124.8959,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0339 Vul 20260325.3959 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:11:12.08 +24:44:33.6 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3959 2461124.8959 13.81 19:34:03.71 +26:04:40.1
60.81133 3.01692 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J293.5109+26.0772 | 19:34:03.71 +26:04:40.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.5109+26.0772,2461124.8959,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.5109+26.0772 20260325.3959 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:03.71 +26:04:40.1 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3959 2461124.8959 13.89 19:44:42.84 +26:06:25.6
62.01223 0.94803 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" 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 J296.1833+26.1043 | 19:44:43.48 +26:06:01.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J296.1833+26.1043,2461124.8959,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J296.1833+26.1043 20260325.3959 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:44:42.84 +26:06:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3959 2461124.8959 14.63 19:39:31.95 +25:45:06.5
61.12601 1.78377 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 | ATO J294.8854+25.7515 | 19:39:31.95 +25:45:06.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.113+/-0.142 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J294.8854+25.7515,2461124.8959,14.63,0.05,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
ATO J294.8854+25.7515 20260325.3959 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:31.95 +25:45:06.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8959,14.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.3959 14.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:59:47.92 +23:51:07.4 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.8959,14.54,0.05,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 20260325.3959 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:17:27.06 +24:54:18.6 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2022206740574719872,2461124.8959,14.64,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2022206740574719872 20260325.3959 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_043230_TTUQ2b1x1_1377_qW79pNxo/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:16:49.33 +22:37:38.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-30-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-29-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0099_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3995* 13 36 38.94 -14 41 49.6 12.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8995,12.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3995 12.48CV 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/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:36:38.94 -14:41:49.6 ;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_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3995* 13 03 37.54 -14 53 50.3 12.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8995,12.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3995 12.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:37.54 -14:53:50.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3995* 12 59 11.74 -17 14 03.2 12.9 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.8995,12.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.3995 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:59:11.74 -17:14:03.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.3995 2461124.8995 14.27 13:19:51.75 -22:16:42.3
311.54104 40.11770 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" 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 | ATO J199.9667-22.2790 | 13:19:51.75 -22:16:42.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.454+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.3995* 13 19 51.75 -22 16 42.3 14.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J199.9667-22.2790,2461124.8995,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J199.9667-22.2790 20260325.3995 14.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_043831_TTUQ2b1x1_28890_clW6fbz6/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:19:51.75 -22:16:42.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-35-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-34-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4036* 11 12 04.61 +18 30 04.5 12.7 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BT Leo,2461124.9036,12.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BT Leo 20260325.4036 12.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0357.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_044229_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_ebJFwM8K/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-40-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0111.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_044229_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_ebJFwM8K/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-41-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:12:04.61 +18:30:04.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-41-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-40-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-41-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-48-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-40-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J183734.68+073840.8,2461124.9022,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J183734.68+073840.8 20260325.4022 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:37:34.77 +07:38:33.9 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4022 2461124.9022 13.47 18:29:06.20 +09:04:38.8
38.54568 9.05895 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 10.0 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 J277.2777+09.0742 | 18:29:06.20 +09:04:38.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.2777+09.0742,2461124.9022,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.2777+09.0742 20260325.4022 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:06.20 +09:04:38.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4022 2461124.9022 12.93 18:47:29.21 +09:35:21.3
41.04303 5.22618 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 9.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4311434479833206528 | 18:47:29.85 +09:35:11.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4311434479833206528,2461124.9022,12.93,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4311434479833206528 20260325.4022 12.93CV 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:47:29.21 +09:35:21.3 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4022 2461124.9022 13.64 18:38:42.35 +07:06:25.6
37.83472 6.05332 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 10.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J183842.25+070711.7 | 18:38:42.24 +07:07:11.7 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 27.909000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.421+/-0.054 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J183842.25+070711.7,2461124.9022,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J183842.25+070711.7 20260325.4022 13.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:38:42.35 +07:06:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J190739.71+021518.5,2461124.9022,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J190739.71+021518.5 20260325.4022 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:07:39.62 +02:15:25.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4022 2461124.9022 14.22 19:04:40.11 +10:02:30.0
43.36949 1.65861 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 10.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4310784114368310400 | 19:04:42.24 +10:02:59.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.922+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4310784114368310400,2461124.9022,14.22,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4310784114368310400 20260325.4022 14.22CV 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:04:40.11 +10:02:30.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4022 2461124.9022 14.10 18:39:26.64 +06:10:53.2
37.08654 5.47338 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 10.6 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 4286307989106999936 | 18:39:26.70 +06:11:18.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4022* 18 39 26.64 +06 10 53.2 14.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4286307989106999936,2461124.9022,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4286307989106999936 20260325.4022 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:39:26.64 +06:10:53.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4022* 18 28 50.31 +05 27 58.6 14.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.9022,14.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4022 14.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:50.31 +05:27:58.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4022* 18 40 04.13 +05 41 13.9 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BU Ser,2461124.9022,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BU Ser 20260325.4022 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_044432_TTUQ2b1x1_23774_OiXJ6Soo/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:40:04.13 +05:41:13.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-38-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4061* 18 04 02.94 -12 46 29.0 12.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9061,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4061 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:04:02.94 -12:46:29.0 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4061* 18 17 59.93 -14 15 18.1 12.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9061,12.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4061 12.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:17:59.93 -14:15:18.1 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4061 2461124.9061 13.51 17:57:28.63 -13:54:29.9
14.35807 5.27432 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.3" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | NSVS J1757271-135449 | 17:57:27.25 -13:54:49.6 (Gaia DR3) | L: (local) | 90.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4061* 17 57 28.63 -13 54 29.9 13.5 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1757271-135449,2461124.9061,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1757271-135449 20260325.4061 13.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:28.63 -13:54:29.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4061 2461124.9061 13.90 17:45:14.49 -13:01:49.6
13.62337 8.28886 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J266.3077-13.0293 | 17:45:14.49 -13:01:49.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4061* 17 45 14.49 -13 01 49.6 13.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J266.3077-13.0293,2461124.9061,13.90,0.05,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 J266.3077-13.0293 20260325.4061 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:45:14.49 -13:01:49.6 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4061* 17 51 08.29 -13 08 19.7 14.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.9061,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4061 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_044632_TTUQ2b1x1_2577_FEmXCOgh/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:08.29 -13:08:19.7 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-44-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4075* 12 43 58.33 -05 53 42.7 12.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9075,12.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4075 12.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_045033_TTUQ2b1x1_29752_1L1u4lrH/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_045033_TTUQ2b1x1_29752_1L1u4lrH/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0118.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:43:58.33 -05:53:42.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9075,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4075 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_045033_TTUQ2b1x1_29752_1L1u4lrH/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_045033_TTUQ2b1x1_29752_1L1u4lrH/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0118.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:11.42 -13:49:33.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2166772865838496512,2461124.9049,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2166772865838496512 20260325.4049 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:47:33.68 +47:43:10.6 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4049 2461124.9049 14.01 19:51:39.77 +41:44:35.2
76.31349 7.53266 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 3.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J297.9103+41.7424 | 19:51:39.77 +41:44:35.2 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J297.9103+41.7424,2461124.9049,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J297.9103+41.7424 20260325.4049 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:39.77 +41:44:35.2 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4049 2461124.9049 12.37 20:19:44.52 +47:52:31.3
84.20290 6.53671 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" 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 J304.9264+47.8826 | 20:19:45.02 +47:52:27.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J304.9264+47.8826,2461124.9049,12.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J304.9264+47.8826 20260325.4049 12.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:19:44.52 +47:52:31.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4049 2461124.9049 13.75 19:52:17.58 +42:42:42.2
77.21962 7.91421 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2078471396241806720 | 19:52:16.31 +42:43:17.9 (Gaia DR3) | ROT (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0IV/V 1928MeUpp..37....1S BD+42 3500 J-Ks=0.902+/- (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2078471396241806720,2461124.9049,13.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2078471396241806720 20260325.4049 13.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:52:17.58 +42:42:42.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4049 2461124.9049 14.04 19:54:48.90 +41:58:57.0
76.81926 7.14521 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 19:54:48.90 +41:58:57.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F6 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9049,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4049 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:48.90 +41:58:57.0 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Dauban V136,2461124.9049,14.13,0.05,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
Dauban V136 20260325.4049 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/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:20:03.40 +45:19:25.0 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4049 2461124.9049 14.22 19:57:49.73 +44:56:51.6
79.67846 8.17552 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 3.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 19:57:49.73 +44:56:51.6 (user input) | T | P | (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9049,14.22,0.05,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
target 20260325.4049 14.22CV 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/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_044834_TTUQ2b1x1_17979_DqMmP3RK/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:49.73 +44:56:51.6 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-43-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-42-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9091,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4091 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_045231_TTUQ2b1x1_27019_RYEhqUHD/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_045231_TTUQ2b1x1_27019_RYEhqUHD/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0120.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:35:10.01 -21:43:43.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0120_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0120_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9091,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4091 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_045231_TTUQ2b1x1_27019_RYEhqUHD/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_045231_TTUQ2b1x1_27019_RYEhqUHD/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0120.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:45:10.83 -22:42:27.6 ;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_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0120_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-49-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0120_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-48-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4115* 11 55 27.33 +13 12 52.3 12.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9116,12.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4116 12.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0123.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:55:27.33 +13:12:52.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4115* 11 17 13.46 +09 48 40.4 14.0 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9116,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4116 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0123.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:17:13.46 +09:48:40.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4115* 11 30 53.60 +13 19 27.8 12.6 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
LL Leo,2461124.9116,12.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
LL Leo 20260325.4116 12.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0123.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_045633_TTUQ2b1x1_10628_8SIFkhQ2/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:30:53.60 +13:19:27.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-52-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0123_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4174* 11 18 02.25 +36 25 56.3 13.9 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9174,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4174 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0638.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_050230_TTUQ2b1x1_11786_HwtIJWzp/fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_050230_TTUQ2b1x1_11786_HwtIJWzp/fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-01-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:18:02.25 +36:25:56.3 ;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_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-01-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-01-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 11 40 32.72 +04 10 39.0 11.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,11.43,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 11.43CV 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:40:32.72 +04:10:39.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 16 06.53 +04 38 53.4 12.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 12.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:16:06.53 +04:38:53.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 00 59.48 +03 22 04.0 12.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,12.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 12.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:00:59.48 +03:22:04.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 11 57 12.65 +02 41 51.5 13.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,13.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 13.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:57:12.65 +02:41:51.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 20 00.56 +04 08 25.7 13.9 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,13.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 13.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:20:00.56 +04:08:25.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 11 43 00.58 +07 45 58.5 14.2 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:43:00.58 +07:45:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 25 15.37 +03 56 55.4 14.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,14.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 14.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:25:15.37 +03:56:55.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 00 32.31 +09 52 46.0 14.6 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,14.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 14.57CV 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:00:32.31 +09:52:46.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4138* 12 24 22.95 +07 08 45.4 14.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9137,14.77,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4137 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0127.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_045831_TTUQ2b1x1_6025_73ZcSFCx/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:24:22.95 +07:08:45.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-56-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0128_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-55-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 14.18 20:24:22.77 +31:17:14.2
71.04108 -3.62596 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J306.0919+31.2884 | 20:24:22.77 +31:17:14.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.634+/-0.040 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J306.0919+31.2884,2461124.9103,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J306.0919+31.2884 20260325.4103 14.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:24:22.77 +31:17:14.2 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2035070064546779904,2461124.9103,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2035070064546779904 20260325.4103 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:55.47 +32:59:50.7 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HAT 199-13406,2461124.9103,13.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HAT 199-13406 20260325.4103 13.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:38:54.67 +33:46:31.1 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.54 19:41:57.30 +33:22:49.9
68.04351 5.07115 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2046939219517619072 | 19:41:58.50 +33:22:56.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2046939219517619072,2461124.9103,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2046939219517619072 20260325.4103 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:57.30 +33:22:49.9 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.45 19:34:17.30 +30:20:27.5
64.58258 5.02343 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" 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 J293.5794+30.3409 | 19:34:17.30 +30:20:27.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.374+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.5794+30.3409,2461124.9103,13.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.5794+30.3409 20260325.4103 13.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:17.30 +30:20:27.5 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2044760472835314304,2461124.9103,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2044760472835314304 20260325.4103 13.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:41.77 +31:02:51.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2026533318799865472,2461124.9103,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2026533318799865472 20260325.4103 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:30:24.81 +29:13:10.9 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2045394478727144960,2461124.9103,13.22,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2045394478727144960 20260325.4103 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:16.27 +32:49:28.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.42 19:32:45.92 +33:53:28.1
67.56977 6.99398 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 3.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J293.1952+33.8893 | 19:32:45.92 +33:53:28.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.1952+33.8893,2461124.9103,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.1952+33.8893 20260325.4103 13.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:32:45.92 +33:53:28.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.28 19:28:37.24 +31:09:22.0
64.72502 6.48191 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 3.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J292.1630+31.1589 | 19:28:37.24 +31:09:22.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.622+/- (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J292.1630+31.1589,2461124.9103,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J292.1630+31.1589 20260325.4103 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:37.24 +31:09:22.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.54 20:16:23.11 +25:53:24.4
65.57709 -5.21626 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 2.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J304.0884+25.8892 | 20:16:23.11 +25:53:24.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J304.0884+25.8892,2461124.9103,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J304.0884+25.8892 20260325.4103 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:16:23.11 +25:53:24.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J195039.75+272522.4,2461124.9103,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J195039.75+272522.4 20260325.4103 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:50:39.81 +27:25:15.4 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 13.88 19:57:29.90 +33:16:00.1
69.58840 2.21148 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" 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 2034386267059406080 | 19:57:27.51 +33:15:29.9 (Gaia DR3) | DSCT/GDOR (local) | F (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2034386267059406080,2461124.9103,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2034386267059406080 20260325.4103 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:29.90 +33:16:00.1 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 14.12 20:18:14.62 +32:35:38.4
71.37866 -1.81265 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" 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 J304.5598+32.6027 | 20:18:14.62 +32:35:38.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J304.5598+32.6027,2461124.9103,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J304.5598+32.6027 20260325.4103 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:18:14.62 +32:35:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4103 2461124.9103 14.09 20:08:41.02 +34:16:08.9
71.67358 0.77512 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" 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 | ATO J302.1778+34.2570 | 20:08:40.62 +34:15:24.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J302.1778+34.2570,2461124.9103,14.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J302.1778+34.2570 20260325.4103 14.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:08:41.02 +34:16:08.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J192914.95+285407.7,2461124.9103,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J192914.95+285407.7 20260325.4103 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:15.77 +28:54:12.0 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V2002 Cyg,2461124.9103,13.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V2002 Cyg 20260325.4103 13.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:13.88 +29:41:32.5 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0608 Vul,2461124.9103,12.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0608 Vul 20260325.4103 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_045436_TTUQ2b1x1_7070_iVJyJLsm/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:26.66 +28:05:04.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9126,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4126 10.94CV 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/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:32:55.42 +28:46:50.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9126,11.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4126 11.92CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:41:46.25 +28:05:00.8 ;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_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4126 2461124.9126 12.26 11:00:23.89 +28:58:31.7
202.07527 65.48745 galactic LMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 4.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 732243274873973376 | 11:00:23.89 +28:58:31.7 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=1.022+/-0.057 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 732243274873973376,2461124.9126,12.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 732243274873973376 20260325.4126 12.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:00:23.89 +28:58:31.7 ;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_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9126,13.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4126 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:39:13.99 +26:09:16.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9126,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4126 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_050433_TTUQ2b1x1_2401_0nwFzUVc/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:03:08.04 +29:23:06.2 ;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_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-54-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-53-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RU Sct,2461124.9198,8.81,0.05,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
RU Sct 20260325.4198 8.81CV 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:41:56.41 -04:06:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9198,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4198 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:12.86 -01:27:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4198 2461124.9198 13.56 19:14:53.69 +02:09:51.7
37.54262 -4.22341 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J288.7277+02.1670 | 19:14:52.64 +02:10:23.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1986SAAOC..10...27K KK 881- 72
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J288.7277+02.1670,2461124.9198,13.56,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J288.7277+02.1670 20260325.4198 13.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:53.69 +02:09:51.7 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4256643410201080320,2461124.9198,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4256643410201080320 20260325.4198 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:13.01 -04:56:01.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
2MASS J19135836-0029099,2461124.9198,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
2MASS J19135836-0029099 20260325.4198 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:13:57.54 -00:29:22.9 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J1859205-011154,2461124.9198,14.13,0.05,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
GDS_J1859205-011154 20260325.4198 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:59:20.20 -01:11:54.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9198,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4198 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:17.34 +01:30:00.6 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9198,14.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4198 14.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:29.35 -04:48:08.8 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4198 2461124.9198 14.12 19:05:15.21 -02:32:54.6
32.23502 -4.23457 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 2.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J286.3137-02.5495 | 19:05:15.21 -02:32:54.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J286.3137-02.5495,2461124.9198,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J286.3137-02.5495 20260325.4198 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:15.21 -02:32:54.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 13967171,2461124.9198,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 13967171 20260325.4198 12.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_050834_TTUQ2b1x1_21087_P0yjgWqx/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:58:41.82 -02:20:11.5 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-04-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-03-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4242* 13 09 43.19 -03 54 47.1 10.9 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9242,10.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4242 10.92CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0141.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0142.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:09:43.19 -03:54:47.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4242* 12 48 36.80 -03 05 32.0 12.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9242,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4242 12.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0141.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0142.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:48:36.80 -03:05:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4242* 12 43 57.56 -05 53 38.4 12.6 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9242,12.57,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4242 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/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0141.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0142.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:43:57.56 -05:53:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4242* 12 36 54.00 +00 10 50.1 13.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9242,13.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4242 13.79CV 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/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0141.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0142.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:36:54.00 -00:10:50.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4242* 13 01 00.04 -04 31 28.6 14.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9242,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4242 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0141.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_051430_TTUQ2b1x1_3425_L4tVMKfq/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0142.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:01:00.04 -04:31:28.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-11-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0142_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-10-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0141_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4312631332555864064,2461124.9161,14.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4312631332555864064 20260325.4161 14.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:08:17.14 +11:06:44.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
WY Aql,2461124.9161,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
WY Aql 20260325.4161 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:43.96 +16:25:01.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J191705.37+153804.6,2461124.9161,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J191705.37+153804.6 20260325.4161 13.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:17:04.83 +15:38:04.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4161 2461124.9161 13.66 19:34:33.89 +16:19:39.5
52.33596 -1.80989 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.8" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4321850875042254336 | 19:34:33.50 +16:19:30.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.557+/-0.036 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4321850875042254336,2461124.9161,13.66,0.05,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 4321850875042254336 20260325.4161 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:33.89 +16:19:39.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4161 2461124.9161 13.75 19:52:57.70 +14:24:51.5
52.86660 -6.61035 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J298.2252+14.4254 | 19:52:56.49 +14:25:07.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.2252+14.4254,2461124.9161,13.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J298.2252+14.4254 20260325.4161 13.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:52:57.70 +14:24:51.5 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J191004.63+164358.5,2461124.9161,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J191004.63+164358.5 20260325.4161 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:04.20 +16:43:57.7 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J190635.09+175016.5,2461124.9161,13.57,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J190635.09+175016.5 20260325.4161 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:34.68 +17:50:03.7 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J190557+1521.0,2461124.9161,13.22,0.05,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
ASAS J190557+1521.0 20260325.4161 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:57.48 +15:20:46.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 11146189,2461124.9161,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 11146189 20260325.4161 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:07:06.94 +15:13:47.1 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4161 2461124.9161 13.74 19:54:05.73 +15:17:50.6
53.77299 -6.40081 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J298.5129+15.3047 | 19:54:05.73 +15:17:50.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.5129+15.3047,2461124.9161,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J298.5129+15.3047 20260325.4161 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:05.73 +15:17:50.6 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1824154597302809984,2461124.9161,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1824154597302809984 20260325.4161 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:15.67 +18:13:21.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1820377259437637248,2461124.9161,13.90,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1820377259437637248 20260325.4161 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:42.88 +16:54:29.1 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SX Aql,2461124.9161,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SX Aql 20260325.4161 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:50:54.60 +13:13:04.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4161 2461124.9161 14.13 19:51:45.77 +15:55:43.4
54.03533 -5.59709 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1819894573833540608 | 19:51:48.71 +15:55:52.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1819894573833540608,2461124.9161,14.13,0.05,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 1819894573833540608 20260325.4161 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:45.77 +15:55:43.4 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Dauban V388,2461124.9161,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Dauban V388 20260325.4161 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:42.82 +16:27:03.7 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4161 2461124.9161 14.44 19:56:53.04 +16:22:50.2
55.05477 -6.42691 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J299.2199+16.3787 | 19:56:53.04 +16:22:50.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J299.2199+16.3787,2461124.9161,14.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J299.2199+16.3787 20260325.4161 14.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:56:53.04 +16:22:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
LY Aql,2461124.9161,12.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
LY Aql 20260325.4161 12.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:45.94 +12:39:40.3 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J190528+1720.1,2461124.9161,12.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J190528+1720.1 20260325.4161 12.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:29.62 +17:20:06.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0454 Aql,2461124.9161,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0454 Aql 20260325.4161 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:38:25.57 +10:35:40.6 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4312326454306738176,2461124.9161,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4312326454306738176 20260325.4161 13.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:45.58 +10:31:13.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1929305+140044,2461124.9161,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1929305+140044 20260325.4161 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:30.30 +14:00:44.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0618 Aql,2461124.9161,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0618 Aql 20260325.4161 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:32:23.05 +11:59:02.0 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
LO Aql,2461124.9161,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
LO Aql 20260325.4161 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_050631_TTUQ2b1x1_14733_05lgLl4G/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:36:28.35 +10:58:13.5 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_04-58-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4268* 14 06 32.07 -17 39 55.7 11.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9268,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4268 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:06:32.07 -17:39:55.7 ;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_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4268* 13 57 05.24 -16 12 07.3 12.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9268,12.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4268 12.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:57:05.24 -16:12:07.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4268* 14 13 53.27 -17 36 55.8 13.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9268,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4268 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:13:53.27 -17:36:55.8 ;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_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4268* 14 18 14.60 -15 24 42.6 13.1 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9268,13.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4268 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/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:18:14.60 -15:24:42.6 ;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_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4268* 14 04 52.37 -18 21 53.5 10.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AK Vir,2461124.9268,10.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AK Vir 20260325.4268 10.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-26-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_051630_TTUQ2b1x1_9703_FXkPiFaz/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:04:52.37 -18:21:53.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-14-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4279* 12 00 20.08 +20 04 56.5 14.2 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9279,14.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4279 14.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-02-Q2b1x1_052233_TTUQ2b1x1_28785_0LJCfmtk/fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-02-Q2b1x1_052233_TTUQ2b1x1_28785_0LJCfmtk/fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-16-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0148.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:00:20.08 +20:04:56.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-16-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0148_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-16-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0148_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4255 2461124.9255 13.47 20:43:04.34 +51:08:47.5
89.09556 5.38061 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" 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 2180479652659338368 | 20:43:01.69 +51:09:09.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2180479652659338368,2461124.9255,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2180479652659338368 20260325.4255 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_051837_TTUQ2b1x1_2120_iQKEOqG5/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0143.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_051837_TTUQ2b1x1_2120_iQKEOqG5/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:43:04.34 +51:08:47.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0749 Cyg,2461124.9255,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0749 Cyg 20260325.4255 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_051837_TTUQ2b1x1_2120_iQKEOqG5/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0143.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_051837_TTUQ2b1x1_2120_iQKEOqG5/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:42:10.65 +53:19:02.8 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-12-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4292 2461124.9292 14.11 21:06:42.56 +37:13:48.8
81.15783 -6.80587 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 1.7 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 J316.6867+37.2446 | 21:06:43.54 +37:14:20.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J316.6867+37.2446,2461124.9292,14.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J316.6867+37.2446 20260325.4292 14.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:42.56 +37:13:48.8 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J201445.48+360658.4,2461124.9292,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J201445.48+360658.4 20260325.4292 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:14:44.01 +36:07:07.2 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J201807.59+371126.8,2461124.9292,12.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J201807.59+371126.8 20260325.4292 12.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:18:07.27 +37:11:18.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4292 2461124.9292 14.03 21:07:43.45 +36:47:08.4
80.96103 -7.25367 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 1.7 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 J316.9365+36.7814 | 21:07:43.45 +36:47:08.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.193+/- (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J316.9365+36.7814,2461124.9292,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J316.9365+36.7814 20260325.4292 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:07:43.45 +36:47:08.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J205756.87+393748.1,2461124.9292,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J205756.87+393748.1 20260325.4292 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052033_TTUQ2b1x1_13679_OEboJEG0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:57:56.38 +39:37:49.6 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-18-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-17-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 40 50.17 -07 10 16.9 11.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9336,11.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4336 11.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:40:50.17 -07:10:16.9 ;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_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 29 17.91 -10 55 26.5 12.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9336,12.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4336 12.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:29:17.91 -10:55:26.5 ;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_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 49 06.47 -09 28 30.0 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9336,12.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4336 12.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:49:06.47 -09:28:30.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 21 48.98 -13 12 19.0 14.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9336,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4336 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:48.98 -13:12:19.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 30 16.73 -10 03 13.0 14.2 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9336,14.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4336 14.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:30:16.73 -10:03:13.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4336* 13 32 31.44 -12 17 42.7 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0710 Vir,2461124.9336,12.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0710 Vir 20260325.4336 12.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_052636_TTUQ2b1x1_15810_2goD6UPa/fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:32:31.44 -12:17:42.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-24-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-46-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-23-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4364* 12 44 45.38 +12 21 05.0 14.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9364,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4364 14.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-04-Q2b1x1_053033_TTUQ2b1x1_3218_EcsW76Qk/fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-27-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0157.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-04-Q2b1x1_053033_TTUQ2b1x1_3218_EcsW76Qk/fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-28-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:44:45.38 +12:21:05.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-28-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-27-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0157_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-28-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-27-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0157_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9312,10.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4312 10.85CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:46:53.33 -18:54:42.6 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J174543.35-215704.1,2461124.9312,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J174543.35-215704.1 20260325.4312 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:45:42.94 -21:57:08.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4312 2461124.9312 13.70 17:20:50.63 -17:41:37.9
6.46265 10.83107 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J260.2131-17.6964 | 17:20:50.63 -17:41:37.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J260.2131-17.6964,2461124.9312,13.70,0.05,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
ATO J260.2131-17.6964 20260325.4312 13.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:50.63 -17:41:37.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J175331-1724.0,2461124.9312,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J175331-1724.0 20260325.4312 13.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:30.35 -17:23:48.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V4071 Oph,2461124.9312,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V4071 Oph 20260325.4312 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:19:05.79 -18:32:43.5 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9312,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4312 13.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:16.79 -16:36:03.7 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4312* 18 03 55.62 -15 23 26.5 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
TSVSC1 TN-S300121322-95-67-2,2461124.9312,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
TSVSC1 TN-S300121322-95-67-2 20260325.4312 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:55.62 -15:23:26.5 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1875 Oph,2461124.9312,11.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1875 Oph 20260325.4312 11.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:19:58.04 -21:11:41.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-LPV-245112,2461124.9312,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
OGLE-BLG-LPV-245112 20260325.4312 13.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:29.57 -19:05:54.4 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4312* 18 02 00.69 -15 16 31.0 12.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J180201-1516.5,2461124.9312,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J180201-1516.5 20260325.4312 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:02:00.69 -15:16:31.0 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1954 Oph,2461124.9312,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1954 Oph 20260325.4312 12.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:21:49.40 -19:58:59.1 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J172853-2137.0,2461124.9312,12.93,0.05,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
ASAS J172853-2137.0 20260325.4312 12.93CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:28:52.92 -21:36:59.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J180415.30-175637.3,2461124.9312,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J180415.30-175637.3 20260325.4312 13.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:04:14.95 -17:56:40.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J174811.54-164719.5,2461124.9312,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J174811.54-164719.5 20260325.4312 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:48:11.32 -16:47:19.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J175934.09-183147.9,2461124.9312,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J175934.09-183147.9 20260325.4312 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:59:33.65 -18:31:46.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V2115 Oph,2461124.9312,12.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V2115 Oph 20260325.4312 12.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:29:56.33 -17:40:40.4 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4312* 17 55 52.46 -15 07 19.2 12.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J175551-1507.1,2461124.9312,12.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J175551-1507.1 20260325.4312 12.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:55:52.46 -15:07:19.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4312* 17 37 01.38 -15 25 11.2 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
TX Ser,2461124.9312,12.90,0.05,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
TX Ser 20260325.4312 12.90CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:01.38 -15:25:11.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4312* 17 41 25.96 -15 52 35.6 12.5 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J174126-1552.6,2461124.9312,12.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J174126-1552.6 20260325.4312 12.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_052431_TTUQ2b1x1_23489_4toGKkl0/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:41:25.96 -15:52:35.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-19-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RW Sge,2461124.9350,11.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RW Sge 20260325.4350 11.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:52:33.27 +19:06:24.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BO Vul,2461124.9350,10.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BO Vul 20260325.4350 10.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:56:28.85 +23:54:47.4 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4350 2461124.9350 13.94 20:22:52.02 +21:40:32.7
62.87779 -8.79154 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1829186099902137984 | 20:22:51.18 +21:40:56.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1829186099902137984,2461124.9350,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1829186099902137984 20260325.4350 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:22:52.02 +21:40:32.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0367 Vul,2461124.9350,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0367 Vul 20260325.4350 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:15:40.70 +25:26:20.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J201937.93+230632.1,2461124.9350,13.79,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J201937.93+230632.1 20260325.4350 13.79CV 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:19:37.11 +23:06:36.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1820558227861614208,2461124.9350,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1820558227861614208 20260325.4350 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:26.52 +17:50:58.3 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J201151+2239.9,2461124.9350,13.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J201151+2239.9 20260325.4350 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:11:51.92 +22:39:36.2 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4350 2461124.9350 13.27 20:36:52.74 +18:35:20.4
62.18152 -13.24961 galactic Del Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J309.2082+18.5858 | 20:36:52.74 +18:35:20.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4351* 20 36 52.74 +18 35 20.4 13.3 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J309.2082+18.5858,2461124.9350,13.27,0.05,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
ATO J309.2082+18.5858 20260325.4350 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:36:52.74 +18:35:20.4 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J195433.98+210740.2,2461124.9350,13.12,0.05,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
ZTF J195433.98+210740.2 20260325.4350 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:33.70 +21:07:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1829867487887272320,2461124.9350,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1829867487887272320 20260325.4350 13.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:12:19.36 +22:34:54.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1827306965836894208,2461124.9350,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1827306965836894208 20260325.4350 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:07.65 +22:50:11.5 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4350 2461124.9350 13.53 19:58:12.86 +22:16:19.0
60.28405 -3.65606 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ZTF J195810.51+221546.1 | 19:58:10.51 +22:15:46.1 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458250.77080 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J195810.51+221546.1,2461124.9350,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J195810.51+221546.1 20260325.4350 13.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:12.86 +22:16:19.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4350 2461124.9350 13.55 20:06:33.36 +20:03:50.0
59.42260 -6.47040 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1822690769335010560 | 20:06:32.44 +20:03:27.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1822690769335010560,2461124.9350,13.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1822690769335010560 20260325.4350 13.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:33.36 +20:03:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J203247.99+261409.4,2461124.9350,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J203247.99+261409.4 20260325.4350 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:32:47.38 +26:14:07.5 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4350 2461124.9350 14.12 20:15:03.60 +25:44:02.4
65.28110 -5.05376 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J201501.76+254418.1 | 20:15:01.75 +25:44:18.1 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 167.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J201501.76+254418.1,2461124.9350,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J201501.76+254418.1 20260325.4350 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:15:03.60 +25:44:02.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4351* 20 32 06.78 +20 39 07.1 12.3 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2032074+203906,2461124.9350,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2032074+203906 20260325.4350 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:32:06.78 +20:39:07.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J204222.25+234347.3,2461124.9350,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J204222.25+234347.3 20260325.4350 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:42:21.87 +23:43:44.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J203045+2126.9,2461124.9350,11.56,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J203045+2126.9 20260325.4350 11.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:30:44.22 +21:26:46.7 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BT Sge,2461124.9350,11.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BT Sge 20260325.4350 11.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:35.67 +21:35:03.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4351* 20 26 15.18 +20 27 00.6 11.2 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FW Del,2461124.9350,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FW Del 20260325.4350 11.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:26:15.18 +20:27:00.6 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HX Vul,2461124.9350,12.91,0.05,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
HX Vul 20260325.4350 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:11:00.00 +22:51:40.3 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RT Sge,2461124.9350,11.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RT Sge 20260325.4350 11.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_052832_TTUQ2b1x1_8879_wsKGDtPg/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:07:12.53 +18:12:26.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-26-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0855 Aql,2461124.9379,11.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0855 Aql 20260325.4379 11.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:31.19 +02:36:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
X Aql,2461124.9379,11.79,0.05,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
X Aql 20260325.4379 11.79CV 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:29.58 +04:27:52.2 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4379 2461124.9379 12.04 20:06:52.60 +09:51:12.9
50.63057 -11.85369 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4299649330059115776 | 20:06:52.74 +09:51:13.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.743+/-0.034 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4299649330059115776,2461124.9379,12.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4299649330059115776 20260325.4379 12.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:52.60 +09:51:12.9 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EM Aql,2461124.9379,12.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EM Aql 20260325.4379 12.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:23:07.82 +05:55:09.6 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0459 Aql,2461124.9379,12.73,0.05,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
V0459 Aql 20260325.4379 12.73CV 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:36.00 +09:56:44.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0405 Aql,2461124.9379,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0405 Aql 20260325.4379 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:26:41.00 +04:26:50.6 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4379 2461124.9379 12.74 19:24:59.06 +01:59:32.6
38.55855 -6.53873 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J291.2477+01.9930 | 19:24:59.06 +01:59:32.6 (user input) | STOCH (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J291.2477+01.9930,2461124.9379,12.74,0.05,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
ATO J291.2477+01.9930 20260325.4379 12.74CV 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053232_TTUQ2b1x1_5109_FiIbxgsS/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:59.06 +01:59:32.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-30-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
U Lup,2461124.9408,9.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
U Lup 20260325.4408 9.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:00:42.39 -29:55:16.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6045466055990618496,2461124.9408,11.90,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6045466055990618496 20260325.4408 11.90CV 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/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:23:23.86 -26:30:17.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6045466193429560704,2461124.9408,11.96,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6045466193429560704 20260325.4408 11.96CV 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/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:23:30.34 -26:29:27.6 ;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_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6045466193429560704,2461124.9408,12.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6045466193429560704 20260325.4408 12.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:23:30.41 -26:29:44.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0857 Sco,2461124.9408,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0857 Sco 20260325.4408 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:11:41.33 -27:03:39.0 ;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_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J161108.49-272354.4,2461124.9408,13.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J161108.49-272354.4 20260325.4408 13.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:11:08.60 -27:23:55.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AM Sco,2461124.9408,12.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AM Sco 20260325.4408 12.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:07:08.55 -23:40:11.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0869 Sco,2461124.9408,10.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0869 Sco 20260325.4408 10.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_053633_TTUQ2b1x1_11185_CKCrj85a/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:24:09.31 -28:22:21.9 ;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_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4435 2461124.9435 14.33 12:17:48.34 +26:01:51.7
219.33515 82.40246 galactic Com Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4008580461546566912 | 12:17:48.34 +26:01:51.7 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=1.055+/-0.097 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4435* 12 17 48.34 +26 01 51.7 14.3 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4008580461546566912,2461124.9435,14.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4008580461546566912 20260325.4435 14.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0096.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_054037_TTUQ2b1x1_27498_XHc6CdNe/fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0167.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_054037_TTUQ2b1x1_27498_XHc6CdNe/fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0168.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:17:48.34 +26:01:51.7 ;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_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4435 2461124.9435 14.46 12:20:04.83 +27:58:30.8
204.17955 82.99953 galactic Com Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4009986565119891072 | 12:20:04.83 +27:58:30.8 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=0.862+/-0.110 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4435* 12 20 04.83 +27 58 30.8 14.5 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4009986565119891072,2461124.9435,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4009986565119891072 20260325.4435 14.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0096.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_054037_TTUQ2b1x1_27498_XHc6CdNe/fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0167.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_054037_TTUQ2b1x1_27498_XHc6CdNe/fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0168.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:20:04.83 +27:58:30.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-13-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-38-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4446 2461124.9446 13.16 11:14:48.70 +55:01:31.0
148.47861 57.04689 galactic UMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 11:14:48.70 +55:01:31.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: PN 1918PLicO..13...75C NGC 3587
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4446* 11 14 48.70 +55 01 31.0 13.2 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.9446,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4446 13.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_054230_TTUQ2b1x1_1304_9mcmiTmr/fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_054230_TTUQ2b1x1_1304_9mcmiTmr/fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0170.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:14:48.70 +55:01:31.0 ;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_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4446* 11 40 34.60 +56 59 55.9 12.2 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 2606605,2461124.9446,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 2606605 20260325.4446 12.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-50-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_054230_TTUQ2b1x1_1304_9mcmiTmr/fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_054230_TTUQ2b1x1_1304_9mcmiTmr/fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0170.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:40:34.60 +56:59:55.9 ;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_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_01-49-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4252502988719443584,2461124.9420,10.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4252502988719443584 20260325.4420 10.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:05.66 -06:15:14.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J1851094-061442,2461124.9420,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1851094-061442 20260325.4420 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:10.57 -06:14:50.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9420,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4420 11.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:19.36 -12:56:59.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4252503852113000960,2461124.9420,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4252503852113000960 20260325.4420 11.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:04.04 -06:13:44.3 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J182634-0745.7,2461124.9420,11.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J182634-0745.7 20260325.4420 11.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:34.49 -07:45:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4420 2461124.9420 13.79 18:45:17.05 -09:34:15.0
23.70958 -2.99527 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4203359942935644544 | 18:45:19.29 -09:33:50.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4203359942935644544,2461124.9420,13.79,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4203359942935644544 20260325.4420 13.79CV 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:17.05 -09:34:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J182526.73-053928.4,2461124.9420,12.94,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J182526.73-053928.4 20260325.4420 12.94CV 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:27.19 -05:39:31.6 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4420 2461124.9420 12.93 18:24:12.29 -11:13:10.7
19.85772 0.84619 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4154073470840831744 | 18:24:10.85 -11:13:34.7 (Gaia DR3) | L (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4154073470840831744,2461124.9420,12.93,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4154073470840831744 20260325.4420 12.93CV 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:24:12.29 -11:13:10.7 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4420 2461124.9420 13.06 18:43:24.78 -05:46:05.8
26.88501 -0.84971 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | GDS_J1843263-054620 | 18:43:26.31 -05:46:21.1 (Gaia DR3) | M (local) | 2458649.07010 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE J-Ks=0.921+/- (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J1843263-054620,2461124.9420,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1843263-054620 20260325.4420 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:24.78 -05:46:05.8 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J1842445-060315,2461124.9420,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1842445-060315 20260325.4420 13.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:44.61 -06:02:59.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4420 2461124.9420 13.57 18:31:25.67 -12:02:57.0
19.94590 -1.10532 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 | ATO J277.8564-12.0507 | 18:31:23.83 -12:03:09.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.8564-12.0507,2461124.9420,13.57,0.05,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 J277.8564-12.0507 20260325.4420 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:25.67 -12:02:57.0 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9420,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4420 13.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:49.48 -12:34:15.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J183903.21-081319.3,2461124.9420,13.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J183903.21-081319.3 20260325.4420 13.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:39:03.01 -08:13:24.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J1824594-072734,2461124.9420,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1824594-072734 20260325.4420 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:24:59.48 -07:27:36.7 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9420,13.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4420 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:59:47.70 -08:32:25.3 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4252303874030014208,2461124.9420,13.79,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4252303874030014208 20260325.4420 13.79CV 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_053835_TTUQ2b1x1_6134_X8KxluJ9/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:25.87 -07:03:25.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-35-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9500,11.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4500 11.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0175.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:10:22.13 -14:58:45.6 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9500,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4500 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0175.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:20:39.62 -21:08:57.4 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9500,12.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4500 12.39CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0175.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:59:26.21 -16:10:50.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9500,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4500 13.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0175.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:23:10.51 -14:35:00.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GI Lib,2461124.9500,12.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GI Lib 20260325.4500 12.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-05-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0175.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_054900_TTUQ2b1x1_20699_GpvE5t0c/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:04:41.86 -17:25:07.6 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-48-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-47-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0175_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4533* 13 07 14.98 +19 27 33.3 11.4 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9533,11.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4533 11.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0179.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0180.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:07:14.98 +19:27:33.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4533* 12 35 23.81 +20 16 11.6 12.3 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9533,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4533 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0179.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0180.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:35:23.81 +20:16:11.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4533* 12 51 38.90 +24 21 33.9 13.6 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9533,13.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4533 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/Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0179.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0180.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:51:38.90 +24:21:33.9 ;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_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4533* 12 57 38.29 +18 37 48.0 13.8 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9533,13.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4533 13.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0179.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Com-03-Q2b1x1_055459_TTUQ2b1x1_725_c3fQNRXg/fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0180.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:57:38.29 +18:37:48.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-47-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9568,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4568 12.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:40:55.73 -11:49:24.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9568,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4568 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:55:41.13 -11:52:46.7 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9568,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4568 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:24:54.85 -11:16:30.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4568* 14 20 56.14 -08 58 27.9 13.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9568,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4568 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:20:56.14 -08:58:27.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4568* 14 42 00.58 -05 49 57.3 12.6 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
XY Vir,2461124.9568,12.64,0.05,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
XY Vir 20260325.4568 12.64CV 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/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_055845_TTUQ2b1x1_29785_jncRjVCD/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:42:00.58 -05:49:57.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-58-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_05-57-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4601* 12 55 28.94 +12 48 49.8 11.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9602,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4602 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0415.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_060329_TTUQ2b1x1_16161_KaSBFrRK/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0185.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_060329_TTUQ2b1x1_16161_KaSBFrRK/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:28.94 +12:48:49.8 ;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_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0185_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-02-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0185_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9670,11.41,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4670 11.41CV 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:23.28 -19:37:53.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J183154.28-154451.2,2461124.9670,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J183154.28-154451.2 20260325.4670 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:54.67 -15:44:56.2 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V3952 Sgr,2461124.9670,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V3952 Sgr 20260325.4670 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:50.72 -17:18:08.0 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J181459.32-182018.1,2461124.9670,12.85,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J181459.32-182018.1 20260325.4670 12.85CV 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:15:00.40 -18:20:24.8 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4097847061844657408,2461124.9670,12.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4097847061844657408 20260325.4670 12.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:22:52.99 -15:54:25.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J183409.69-174049.8,2461124.9670,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J183409.69-174049.8 20260325.4670 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:34:10.02 -17:40:54.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4670* 18 18 02.53 -14 15 02.7 12.7 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9670,12.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4670 12.74CV 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:02.53 -14:15:02.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4104160629479913984,2461124.9670,12.94,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4104160629479913984 20260325.4670 12.94CV 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:32.34 -14:16:39.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4104544633885130880,2461124.9670,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4104544633885130880 20260325.4670 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:58.75 -13:59:35.1 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9670,12.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4670 12.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:56:26.21 -19:22:35.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4670 2461124.9670 13.04 18:14:39.08 -16:17:22.0
14.29343 0.49459 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4097666879379986816 | 18:14:37.05 -16:17:55.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G1Ib/II 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 167142
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4097666879379986816,2461124.9670,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4097666879379986816 20260325.4670 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:14:39.08 -16:17:22.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4670 2461124.9670 13.42 18:28:46.51 -19:10:07.5
13.32913 -3.82627 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4093079304637346944 | 18:28:47.87 -19:10:42.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 313350
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4093079304637346944,2461124.9670,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4093079304637346944 20260325.4670 13.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:46.51 -19:10:07.5 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4670 2461124.9670 13.90 18:38:46.52 -15:23:32.7
17.78975 -4.22345 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J183849.28-152336.7 | 18:38:49.28 -15:23:36.8 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 26.193000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J183849.28-152336.7,2461124.9670,13.90,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J183849.28-152336.7 20260325.4670 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:38:46.52 -15:23:32.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9670,13.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4670 13.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_061500_TTUQ2b1x1_6783_2PpAjHyp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0192.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:49.81 -17:25:10.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-14-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-10-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0191_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AC UMi,2461124.9720,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AC UMi 20260325.4720 12.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0197.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0198.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:13:19.63 +81:23:37.0 ;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_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 990128,2461124.9720,12.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 990128 20260325.4720 12.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0197.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0198.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:41:48.91 +75:26:48.8 ;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_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RX UMi,2461124.9720,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RX UMi 20260325.4720 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-28-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0197.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_062044_TTUQ2b1x1_18192_7bx9X9EG/fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0198.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:01:48.79 +77:58:05.1 ;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_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-27-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-19-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9735,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4735 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:00.51 +79:25:23.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9735,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4735 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:37:38.22 +81:01:29.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AB Dra,2461124.9735,12.91,0.05,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
AB Dra 20260325.4735 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-00-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0202.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_062245_TTUQ2b1x1_27861_NBt65li5/fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:06.28 +77:44:22.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-59-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-21-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9748,13.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4748 13.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0202.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:51:55.89 +71:30:02.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4748* 10 48 58.27 +70 06 55.3 13.1 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.9748,13.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4748 13.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0202.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:48:58.27 +70:06:55.3 ;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_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9748,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4748 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_062430_TTUQ2b1x1_19252_RUwDbduf/fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0202.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:01:17.75 +69:56:33.9 ;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_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_04-56-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-23-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4192108086303611264,2461124.9776,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4192108086303611264 20260325.4776 11.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:30.95 -09:29:22.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.07 20:05:26.21 -11:05:04.9
31.13942 -21.39481 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:05:26.21 -11:05:04.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.838+/-0.033 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461124.9776,12.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4776 12.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:05:26.21 -11:05:04.9 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.14 20:06:16.25 -11:55:54.6
30.40439 -21.93588 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 6880765795510700416 | 20:06:16.25 -11:55:54.6 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=0.616+/-0.029 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 6880765795510700416,2461124.9776,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 6880765795510700416 20260325.4776 12.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:16.25 -11:55:54.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.00 20:04:26.02 -11:54:07.0
30.23162 -21.51506 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:04:26.02 -11:54:07.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.466+/-0.029 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9776,12.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4776 12.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:04:26.02 -11:54:07.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4191452094476235648,2461124.9776,12.13,0.05,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 4191452094476235648 20260325.4776 12.13CV 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/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:23.26 -09:56:14.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 11.51 20:04:32.21 -11:48:01.9
30.34199 -21.49559 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4190609073995019136 | 20:04:32.23 -11:48:02.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.734+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4190609073995019136,2461124.9776,11.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4190609073995019136 20260325.4776 11.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:04:32.21 -11:48:01.9 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.09 20:05:53.73 -11:39:00.9
30.63856 -21.73470 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:05:53.73 -11:39:00.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.761+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9776,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4776 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:05:53.73 -11:39:00.9 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J200649.29-105914.3,2461124.9776,12.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J200649.29-105914.3 20260325.4776 12.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:49.24 -10:59:12.9 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.13 20:05:28.63 -10:57:48.7
31.26183 -21.35257 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:05:28.63 -10:57:48.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.466+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9776,12.13,0.05,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
target 20260325.4776 12.13CV 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/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:05:28.63 -10:57:48.7 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 11.86 20:07:11.69 -11:30:35.3
30.91969 -21.96470 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6880884989446105344 | 20:07:11.64 -11:30:36.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.437+/-0.030 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4776* 20 07 11.69 -11 30 35.3 11.9 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 6880884989446105344,2461124.9776,11.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6880884989446105344 20260325.4776 11.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:07:11.69 -11:30:35.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4776 2461124.9776 12.06 20:06:02.14 -10:46:07.2
31.51375 -21.39427 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:06:02.14 -10:46:07.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.772+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9776,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4776 12.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-32-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_062844_TTUQ2b1x1_29221_t4dys0zT/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:02.14 -10:46:07.2 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-28-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-27-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V2524 Oph,2461124.9805,10.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V2524 Oph 20260325.4805 10.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:11:49.83 -26:39:11.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9805,10.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4805 10.87CV 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:46:19.79 -28:44:07.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9805,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4805 13.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:11:41.41 -27:36:34.9 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461124.9805,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260325.4805 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:14:12.16 -27:38:52.1 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
IP Oph,2461124.9805,12.22,0.05,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
IP Oph 20260325.4805 12.22CV 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:09:00.01 -28:24:47.8 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V2884 Oph,2461124.9805,12.63,0.05,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
V2884 Oph 20260325.4805 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:07:14.89 -26:11:41.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AD Sco,2461124.9805,11.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AD Sco 20260325.4805 11.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:49:17.32 -27:12:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J170650-2815.2,2461124.9805,12.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J170650-2815.2 20260325.4805 12.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:06:50.02 -28:15:05.1 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DR Oph,2461124.9805,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DR Oph 20260325.4805 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:57:47.03 -29:29:17.1 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J257.8800-24.4765,2461124.9805,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J257.8800-24.4765 20260325.4805 12.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:11:31.17 -24:28:35.7 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HQ Oph,2461124.9805,11.63,0.05,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
HQ Oph 20260325.4805 11.63CV 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:07:10.86 -25:14:02.3 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FX Oph,2461124.9805,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FX Oph 20260325.4805 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:03:38.31 -28:37:31.0 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BQ Oph,2461124.9805,12.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BQ Oph 20260325.4805 12.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:06:02.46 -29:28:31.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DT Oph,2461124.9805,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DT Oph 20260325.4805 12.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:57:57.47 -28:23:49.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AG Sco,2461124.9805,12.32,0.05,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
AG Sco 20260325.4805 12.32CV 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:52:34.90 -28:33:03.4 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 21366,2461124.9805,12.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 21366 20260325.4805 12.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-14-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_063259_TTUQ2b1x1_23764_fKcYLD0F/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:18:19.00 -26:34:55.2 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-32-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-31-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BK Dra,2461124.9819,10.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BK Dra 20260325.4819 10.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-11-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0211.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0212.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:18:20.59 +66:24:48.5 ;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_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4819 2461124.9819 12.69 19:37:25.28 +70:24:57.2
102.22545 21.72499 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 1.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2263182370372871168 | 19:37:21.41 +70:24:30.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G0V 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+70 1079 J-Ks=0.440+/-0.085 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2263182370372871168,2461124.9819,12.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2263182370372871168 20260325.4819 12.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0211.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0212.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:25.28 +70:24:57.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9819,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4819 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0211.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0212.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:25.22 +67:23:42.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NR Dra,2461124.9819,13.07,0.05,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
NR Dra 20260325.4819 13.07CV 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/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-11-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0211.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_063459_TTUQ2b1x1_30107_X18CgW03/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0212.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:53.85 +68:10:19.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-34-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-33-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 25.4855* 11 28 31.97 +58 33 47.3 12.7 U UMa 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SN 1998T,2461124.9855,12.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SN 1998T 20260325.4855 12.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0545.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_064006_TTUQ2b1x1_9041_vIJEp5vN/fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-38-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_064006_TTUQ2b1x1_9041_vIJEp5vN/fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-39-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:28:31.97 +58:33:47.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-39-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0218_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-38-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-39-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0218_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-38-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4843 2461124.9843 12.59 22:16:40.18 +54:38:46.0
101.71611 -1.72170 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 0.8 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 | ZTF J221643.06+543900.6 | 22:16:42.84 +54:38:39.9 (Gaia DR3) | RS (local) | 2458360.80840 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1955ApJS....2...75M LF 4 +54 309
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J221643.06+543900.6,2461124.9843,12.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J221643.06+543900.6 20260325.4843 12.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_063814_TTUQ2b1x1_30629_X2155SJG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0215.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_063814_TTUQ2b1x1_30629_X2155SJG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0216.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:40.18 +54:38:46.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
MQ Cyg,2461124.9843,11.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
MQ Cyg 20260325.4843 11.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_063814_TTUQ2b1x1_30629_X2155SJG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0215.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_063814_TTUQ2b1x1_30629_X2155SJG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0216.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:58:26.31 +53:24:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-37-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461124.9893,13.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260325.4893 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_064602_TTUQ2b1x1_22825_ltd6wyFP/fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0223.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_064602_TTUQ2b1x1_22825_ltd6wyFP/fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0224.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:28:00.81 +79:01:40.3 ;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_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2344541+782022,2461124.9893,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2344541+782022 20260325.4893 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_064602_TTUQ2b1x1_22825_ltd6wyFP/fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0223.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_064602_TTUQ2b1x1_22825_ltd6wyFP/fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0224.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:44:54.81 +78:20:20.7 ;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_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-12-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-44-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
SX Dra,2461124.9921,10.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SX Dra 20260325.4921 10.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-48-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-49-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0230.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_065003_TTUQ2b1x1_17693_Y4aVixlw/fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_065003_TTUQ2b1x1_17693_Y4aVixlw/fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0228.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:04:33.77 +58:23:54.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-48-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0228_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-48-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-48-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0228_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-48-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-48-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 25.4934 2461124.9934 13.02 19:42:26.78 +60:39:46.4
92.85623 17.53298 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J295.6071+60.6618 | 19:42:26.78 +60:39:46.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.6071+60.6618,2461124.9934,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.6071+60.6618 20260325.4934 13.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0233.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_065207_TTUQ2b1x1_31625_YIVMXdLH/fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_065207_TTUQ2b1x1_31625_YIVMXdLH/fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:42:26.78 +60:39:46.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 3200728,2461124.9934,12.85,0.05,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
NSVS 3200728 20260325.4934 12.85CV 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/Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0233.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_07-00-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0234.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_065207_TTUQ2b1x1_31625_YIVMXdLH/fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-25_CI_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_065207_TTUQ2b1x1_31625_YIVMXdLH/fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:44:34.11 +63:01:57.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-50-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-59-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-25_06-49-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
