Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5697568413613307776,2461126.5885,12.79,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5697568413613307776 20260327.0885 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/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210818_TTUQ2b1x1_25188_eWwdLRGd/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210818_TTUQ2b1x1_25188_eWwdLRGd/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0009.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:15.91 -25:19:48.7 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20_00sec_-10_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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.0885 2461126.5885 13.54 07:35:21.03 -22:04:48.8
237.45499 -0.82234 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5619131281307732608 | 07:35:22.57 -22:04:28.6 (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 5619131281307732608,2461126.5885,13.54,0.05,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 5619131281307732608 20260327.0885 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/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210818_TTUQ2b1x1_25188_eWwdLRGd/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210818_TTUQ2b1x1_25188_eWwdLRGd/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0009.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:21.03 -22:04:48.8 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20_00sec_-10_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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-07-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0009_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-17-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-06-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.0920 2461126.5920 12.79 08:42:05.01 -38:07:29.7
258.71183 2.49401 galactic Vel Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 08:42:05.01 -38:07:29.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0920* 08 42 05.01 -38 07 29.7 12.8 U Vel 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.5920,12.79,0.05,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
target 20260327.0920 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/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-21-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_211318_TTUQ2b1x1_31296_jvjsqtHr/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-11-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_211318_TTUQ2b1x1_31296_jvjsqtHr/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-12-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:42:05.01 -38:07:29.7 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-21-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-12-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-21-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-11-51_20_00sec_-10_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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-21-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-12-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-26_22-21-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-11-51_20_00sec_-10_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 09 49.90 +65 08 28.4 11.5 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0109489+650828,2461126.5902,11.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0109489+650828 20260327.0902 11.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:09:49.90 +65:08:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.0902 2461126.5902 12.95 00:58:58.47 +59:04:51.6
123.90202 -3.77655 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" 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 J014.7383+59.0860 | 00:58:58.47 +59:04:51.6 (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 27.0902* 00 58 58.47 +59 04 51.6 12.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J014.7383+59.0860,2461126.5902,12.95,0.05,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 J014.7383+59.0860 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:58.47 +59:04:51.6 ;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_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 39 56.81 +60 52 21.1 13.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J013956.73+605213.0,2461126.5902,13.24,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J013956.73+605213.0 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:39:56.81 +60:52:21.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.0902 2461126.5902 13.40 02:42:54.77 +63:23:40.4
135.03464 3.17300 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 4.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 02:42:54.77 +63:23:40.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.413+/-0.028 (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 27.0902* 02 42 54.77 +63 23 40.4 13.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.5902,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:42:54.77 +63:23:40.4 ;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_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 00 57 36.46 +61 28 10.8 12.5 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 1675692,2461126.5902,12.51,0.05,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
NSVS 1675692 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:57:36.46 +61:28:10.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 27 44.54 +62 06 42.5 13.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 1696374,2461126.5902,13.12,0.05,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
NSVS 1696374 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:27:44.54 +62:06:42.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 02 20 32.51 +62 32 02.6 11.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0933 Cas,2461126.5902,11.59,0.05,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
V0933 Cas 20260327.0902 11.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:20:32.51 +62:32:02.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 12 11.44 +59 57 30.5 12.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0112111+595728,2461126.5902,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0112111+595728 20260327.0902 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:12:11.44 +59:57:30.5 ;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_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 47 55.67 +64 32 55.9 12.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0147560+643254,2461126.5902,12.63,0.05,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
NSVS J0147560+643254 20260327.0902 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:47:55.67 +64:32:55.9 ;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_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 02 16 49.17 +63 45 56.7 13.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0216499+634557,2461126.5902,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0216499+634557 20260327.0902 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:16:49.17 +63:45:56.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.0902 2461126.5902 9.80 00:58:48.49 +58:03:57.9
123.90982 -4.79167 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 J014.7051+58.0558 | 00:58:48.52 +58:03:50.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 00 58 48.49 +58 03 57.9 9.8 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J014.7051+58.0558,2461126.5902,9.80,0.05,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
ATO J014.7051+58.0558 20260327.0902 9.80CV 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:48.49 +58:03:57.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0902* 01 08 40.76 +61 16 12.4 12.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 407,2461126.5902,12.15,0.05,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
NSV 407 20260327.0902 12.15CV 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-54-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211118_TTUQ2b1x1_7374_LWYQ6857/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:08:40.76 +61:16:12.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0011_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-08-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.0944* 03 24 47.02 +49 52 32.6 13.4 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.5944,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.0944 13.39CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:24:47.02 +49:52:32.6 ;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_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.0944* 02 17 41.79 +51 00 15.8 11.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.5944,11.88,0.05,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 20260327.0944 11.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-43-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:17:41.79 +51:00:15.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.0944* 02 19 19.80 +53 35 49.3 12.4 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DG Per,2461126.5944,12.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DG Per 20260327.0944 12.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-43-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211648_TTUQ2b1x1_3281_qc5fRv1x/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:19:19.80 +53:35:49.3 ;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_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-16-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_19-42-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-15-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1035 2461126.6035 13.85 07:04:27.71 -09:31:51.3
222.89200 -1.46985 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" 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 | Gaia DR3 3049724099277346816 | 07:04:25.09 -09:32:12.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.108+/-0.087 (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 3049724099277346816,2461126.6035,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3049724099277346816 20260327.1035 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_213037_TTUQ2b1x1_18793_axjidqbv/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-28-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_213037_TTUQ2b1x1_18793_axjidqbv/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:27.71 -09:31:51.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-28-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-28-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1058* 05 11 58.00 +25 53 11.3 12.3 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6057,12.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1057 12.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213438_TTUQ2b1x1_21030_Sxsg8uh5/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213438_TTUQ2b1x1_21030_Sxsg8uh5/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:11:58.00 +25:53:11.3 ;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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6057,13.07,0.05,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 20260327.1057 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213438_TTUQ2b1x1_21030_Sxsg8uh5/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213438_TTUQ2b1x1_21030_Sxsg8uh5/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:09.40 +30:55:44.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-32-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-31-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1044 2461126.6044 13.78 07:06:30.59 -11:28:06.6
224.84559 -1.91082 galactic CMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 8.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J106.6339-11.4624 | 07:06:32.15 -11:27:44.7 (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 J106.6339-11.4624,2461126.6044,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J106.6339-11.4624 20260327.1044 13.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_213636_TTUQ2b1x1_31878_I80HtNHo/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_213636_TTUQ2b1x1_31878_I80HtNHo/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-30-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:30.59 -11:28:06.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-30-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-30-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-29-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6078,13.44,0.05,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
target 20260327.1078 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:21:45.96 +59:04:59.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1078* 02 41 05.84 +62 17 33.3 11.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 1880848,2461126.6078,11.42,0.05,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
NSVS 1880848 20260327.1078 11.42CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:41:05.84 +62:17:33.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
NSVS J0337100+642017,2461126.6078,12.71,0.05,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
NSVS J0337100+642017 20260327.1078 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213838_TTUQ2b1x1_28206_uApxiA3A/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:37:09.95 +64:20:19.3 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-35-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-34-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
target,2461126.6109,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1109 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:57:36.67 +52:59:53.3 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1109 2461126.6109 13.71 04:13:03.12 +50:20:03.2
152.39615 -0.63471 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 J063.2646+50.3348 | 04:13:03.12 +50:20:03.2 (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 27.1109* 04 13 03.12 +50 20 03.2 13.7 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J063.2646+50.3348,2461126.6109,13.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J063.2646+50.3348 20260327.1109 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:13:03.12 +50:20:03.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
target,2461126.6109,14.69,0.05,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
target 20260327.1109 14.69CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:35:14.38 +53:22:50.6 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
target,2461126.6109,14.61,0.05,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 20260327.1109 14.61CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:26.67 +54:16:54.7 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1109* 04 28 44.42 +49 55 57.9 14.6 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6109,14.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1109 14.60CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:44.42 +49:55:57.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
NSVS J0334551+543402,2461126.6109,13.58,0.05,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
NSVS J0334551+543402 20260327.1109 13.58CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-33-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214037_TTUQ2b1x1_29426_peWXaeXp/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:34:55.91 +54:34:01.3 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-39-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1067* 05 11 58.07 +25 53 11.4 12.3 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6067,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1067 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:11:58.07 +25:53:11.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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,2461126.6067,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1067 13.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:09.52 +30:55:45.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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,2461126.6067,14.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1067 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_214239_TTUQ2b1x1_7172_HGk4XuH9/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:01.76 +30:07:50.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-33-02_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1098* 02 01 48.86 +65 58 48.2 14.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1098 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:01:48.86 +65:58:48.2 ;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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1098* 01 49 35.49 +65 55 51.0 14.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.37,0.05,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
target 20260327.1098 14.37CV 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:49:35.49 +65:55:51.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1098* 02 57 28.82 +73 37 22.9 14.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1098 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:28.82 +73:37:22.9 ;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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1098* 01 55 40.83 +70 10 28.2 14.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.26,0.05,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
target 20260327.1098 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:55:40.83 +70:10:28.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1098* 02 41 46.90 +65 49 20.8 14.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.37,0.05,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
target 20260327.1098 14.37CV 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:41:46.90 +65:49:20.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1098* 01 25 33.59 +66 37 50.3 14.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6098,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1098 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_214437_TTUQ2b1x1_16628_nIISuLVJ/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:25:33.59 +66:37:50.3 ;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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-38-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_20-00-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-37-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1118 2461126.6118 14.57 04:39:46.38 +52:43:57.3
153.56762 4.01539 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 0.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J069.9239+52.7321 | 04:39:46.38 +52:43:57.3 (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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1118* 04 39 46.38 +52 43 57.3 14.6 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J069.9239+52.7321,2461126.6118,14.57,0.05,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
ATO J069.9239+52.7321 20260327.1118 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214837_TTUQ2b1x1_15632_jIdXPb1Z/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-40-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214837_TTUQ2b1x1_15632_jIdXPb1Z/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:39:46.38 +52:43:57.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-40-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-40-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0334260+612557,2461126.6087,13.62,0.05,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
NSVS J0334260+612557 20260327.1087 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_214635_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_jkx65tPc/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_214635_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_jkx65tPc/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:34:27.03 +61:25:59.0 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
Mis V1315,2461126.6087,13.66,0.05,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
Mis V1315 20260327.1087 13.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_214635_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_jkx65tPc/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_214635_TTUQ2b1x1_28610_jkx65tPc/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:59:16.40 +58:13:16.9 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_20-04-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-36-00_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 27.1172* 03 51 04.35 +17 24 55.4 12.9 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6172,12.87,0.05,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 20260327.1172 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:51:04.35 +17:24:55.4 ;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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1172* 03 19 57.47 +11 10 18.3 13.1 U Ari 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6172,13.12,0.05,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 20260327.1172 13.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:19:57.47 +11:10:18.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1172* 03 14 49.31 +11 21 43.3 13.2 U Ari 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6172,13.20,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1172 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/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:14:49.31 +11:21:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1172* 03 51 33.65 +11 55 41.7 13.8 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6172,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1172 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/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:51:33.65 +11:55:41.7 ;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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1172* 03 21 30.14 +15 38 05.9 13.8 U Ari 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6172,13.79,0.05,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 20260327.1172 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/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:21:30.14 +15:38:05.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1172 2461126.6172 12.11 03:14:26.34 +10:03:55.0
170.82520 -39.15939 galactic Cet Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 14491047858101248 | 03:14:26.32 +10:03:54.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G8 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.439+/-0.031 (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 27.1172* 03 14 26.34 +10 03 55.0 12.1 U Cet 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 14491047858101248,2461126.6172,12.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 14491047858101248 20260327.1172 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/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0137.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_215235_TTUQ2b1x1_3251_qVu470KE/fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:14:26.34 +10:03:55.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_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_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-48-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1195 2461126.6195 13.14 03:54:16.33 -06:04:08.6
195.57027 -41.77542 galactic Eri Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 03:54:16.33 -06:04:08.6 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.365+/-0.034 (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 27.1195* 03 54 16.33 -06 04 08.6 13.1 U Eri 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6195,13.14,0.05,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 20260327.1195 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/Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0136.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_215436_TTUQ2b1x1_19054_GgPMiZJH/fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0060.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_215436_TTUQ2b1x1_19054_GgPMiZJH/fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:54:16.33 -06:04:08.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1195* 03 53 35.88 -05 57 34.0 11.5 U Eri 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3245183761649810688,2461126.6195,11.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3245183761649810688 20260327.1195 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/Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0136.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_215436_TTUQ2b1x1_19054_GgPMiZJH/fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0060.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_215436_TTUQ2b1x1_19054_GgPMiZJH/fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:53:35.88 -05:57:34.0 ;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_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-52-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-05-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-51-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1128 2461126.6128 13.90 05:00:26.65 +42:34:12.9
163.60640 0.18954 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" 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 J075.1183+42.5639 | 05:00:26.65 +42:34:12.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE 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 J075.1183+42.5639,2461126.6128,13.90,0.05,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 J075.1183+42.5639 20260327.1128 13.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215036_TTUQ2b1x1_27488_mozy4EeV/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215036_TTUQ2b1x1_27488_mozy4EeV/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0051.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:26.65 +42:34:12.9 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0050_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0050_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0518561+473703,2461126.6128,13.09,0.05,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
NSVS J0518561+473703 20260327.1128 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-39-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215036_TTUQ2b1x1_27488_mozy4EeV/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215036_TTUQ2b1x1_27488_mozy4EeV/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0051.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:56.07 +47:37:04.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0050_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-42-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-41-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0050_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0541490-210310,2461126.6223,12.80,0.05,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
NSVS J0541490-210310 20260327.1223 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/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0180.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-23-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0181.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_8730_xbur9i6d/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_8730_xbur9i6d/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:41:48.78 -21:03:08.4 ;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_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1223 2461126.6223 12.07 04:54:52.08 -22:01:21.3
221.90603 -34.94341 galactic Eri Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.6 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 2973302887182219904 | 04:54:52.07 -22:01:21.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.629+/-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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1223* 04 54 52.08 -22 01 21.3 12.1 U Eri 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2973302887182219904,2461126.6223,12.07,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2973302887182219904 20260327.1223 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/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0180.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-23-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0181.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_8730_xbur9i6d/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_8730_xbur9i6d/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:54:52.08 -22:01:21.3 ;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_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-56-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-54-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1151 2461126.6151 13.33 07:38:01.38 -21:14:29.9
237.02629 0.12898 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 2.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J114.5135-21.2472 | 07:38:01.38 -21:14:29.9 (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 J114.5135-21.2472,2461126.6151,13.33,0.05,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
ATO J114.5135-21.2472 20260327.1151 13.33CV 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:01.38 -21:14:29.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1151 2461126.6151 13.44 07:50:13.94 -17:34:51.6
235.28194 4.44724 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" 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 | Gaia DR3 5717835161678023680 | 07:50:11.36 -17:35:02.6 (Gaia DR3) | S (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.791+/-0.191 (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 5717835161678023680,2461126.6151,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5717835161678023680 20260327.1151 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:50:13.94 -17:34:51.6 ;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_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5712056948902060544,2461126.6151,12.95,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5712056948902060544 20260327.1151 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:43:01.82 -22:00:13.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724416975726044928,2461126.6151,13.37,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5724416975726044928 20260327.1151 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:53.06 -15:36:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1151 2461126.6151 13.70 08:01:15.85 -18:05:01.2
237.06591 6.44523 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" 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 | ASAS J080118-1805.4 | 08:01:18.25 -18:05:18.1 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2452017.30000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE J-Ks=0.321+/-0.054 (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
ASAS J080118-1805.4,2461126.6151,13.70,0.05,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
ASAS J080118-1805.4 20260327.1151 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:15.85 -18:05:01.2 ;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_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5712680376297582976,2461126.6151,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5712680376297582976 20260327.1151 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_215636_TTUQ2b1x1_30287_qVBdWk8B/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:52:21.58 -20:35:42.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-45-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1137 2461126.6138 13.75 04:21:49.61 +50:00:52.8
153.62681 0.11456 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 04:21:49.61 +50:00:52.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: A7V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1137* 04 21 49.61 +50 00 52.8 13.8 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6138,13.75,0.05,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
target 20260327.1137 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215840_TTUQ2b1x1_30052_t1tMWbQr/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215840_TTUQ2b1x1_30052_t1tMWbQr/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:21:49.61 +50:00:52.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20_00sec_-10_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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1137 2461126.6138 13.79 04:31:49.38 +45:39:15.3
157.92692 -1.71164 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 6.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J067.9693+45.6482 | 04:31:49.38 +45:39:15.3 (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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1137* 04 31 49.38 +45 39 15.3 13.8 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J067.9693+45.6482,2461126.6138,13.79,0.05,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
ATO J067.9693+45.6482 20260327.1137 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215840_TTUQ2b1x1_30052_t1tMWbQr/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215840_TTUQ2b1x1_30052_t1tMWbQr/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:31:49.38 +45:39:15.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20_00sec_-10_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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-44-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-43-12_20_00sec_-10_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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1260* 02 52 03.56 +25 49 14.3 13.7 U Ari 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6260,13.66,0.05,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 20260327.1260 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/Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-09-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_220638_TTUQ2b1x1_22378_Vbk1bMjY/fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-00-49_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_220638_TTUQ2b1x1_22378_Vbk1bMjY/fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-01-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:52:03.56 +25:49:14.3 ;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_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-09-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-01-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-09-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-00-49_20_00sec_-10_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_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-09-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-01-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-09-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ari-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-00-49_20_00sec_-10_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
Gaia DR3 5718618013964159872,2461126.6160,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5718618013964159872 20260327.1160 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_220242_TTUQ2b1x1_6153_JyuuC2li/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-46-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_220242_TTUQ2b1x1_6153_JyuuC2li/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-47-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:49:27.37 -17:06:41.2 ;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_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-47-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-46-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-47-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_21-46-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1270* 02 52 44.28 +43 06 18.8 12.9 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AK Per,2461126.6270,12.92,0.05,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
AK Per 20260327.1270 12.92CV 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/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:52:44.28 +43:06:18.8 ;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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1270* 02 55 37.62 +42 27 10.4 13.1 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 336545395274596224,2461126.6270,13.07,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 336545395274596224 20260327.1270 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/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:37.62 +42:27:10.4 ;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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1270 2461126.6270 12.98 01:55:05.72 +43:04:58.7
135.10750 -18.27874 galactic And Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 | target | 01:55:05.72 +43:04:58.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.619+/-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!
TCP 2026 03 27.1270* 01 55 05.72 +43 04 58.7 13.0 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6270,12.98,0.05,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
target 20260327.1270 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/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-04-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:55:05.72 +43:04:58.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1270 2461126.6270 11.84 01:52:03.74 +44:01:16.9
134.30143 -17.50794 galactic And Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 349307735976151808 | 01:52:03.56 +44:01:17.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.610+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1270* 01 52 03.74 +44 01 16.9 11.8 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 349307735976151808,2461126.6270,11.84,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 349307735976151808 20260327.1270 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/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-04-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220438_TTUQ2b1x1_3557_e6HR6ibL/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:52:03.74 +44:01:16.9 ;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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-03-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-03-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-02-22_20_00sec_-10_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 27.1295* 04 03 26.48 +02 21 51.2 12.4 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6295,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1295 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0143.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_220839_TTUQ2b1x1_24522_dy0WvJTN/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_220839_TTUQ2b1x1_24522_dy0WvJTN/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:03:26.48 +02:21:51.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 27.1295* 04 29 18.97 +06 18 05.1 13.9 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6295,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1295 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/Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0143.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_220839_TTUQ2b1x1_24522_dy0WvJTN/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_220839_TTUQ2b1x1_24522_dy0WvJTN/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:29:18.97 +06:18:05.1 ;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_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-06-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-05-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1317 2461126.6317 13.11 03:43:14.32 +34:17:42.4
158.84672 -16.33450 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 2.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 218200182774080000 | 03:43:15.62 +34:17:33.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE 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 27.1317* 03 43 14.32 +34 17 42.4 13.1 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 218200182774080000,2461126.6317,13.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 218200182774080000 20260327.1317 13.11CV 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/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221239_TTUQ2b1x1_4233_iDCHwwRt/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221239_TTUQ2b1x1_4233_iDCHwwRt/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:14.32 +34:17:42.4 ;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_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1317* 03 40 09.25 +41 10 58.3 13.9 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6317,13.88,0.05,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 20260327.1317 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221239_TTUQ2b1x1_4233_iDCHwwRt/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221239_TTUQ2b1x1_4233_iDCHwwRt/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:40:09.25 +41:10:58.3 ;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_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1306* 03 43 55.62 +19 35 13.2 7.4 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6306,7.40,0.05,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 20260327.1306 7.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:55.62 +19:35:13.2 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1306* 03 43 55.61 +19 35 13.1 7.5 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6306,7.53,0.05,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 20260327.1306 7.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:55.61 +19:35:13.1 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1306* 03 48 05.03 +23 30 10.7 12.9 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6306,12.87,0.05,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 20260327.1306 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:48:05.03 +23:30:10.7 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1306* 03 49 37.12 +20 58 23.3 13.6 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6306,13.57,0.05,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 20260327.1306 13.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:49:37.12 +20:58:23.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1306* 03 34 06.35 +24 38 10.4 14.0 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6306,13.99,0.05,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 20260327.1306 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/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221435_TTUQ2b1x1_23003_2lrjhn1d/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:34:06.35 +24:38:10.4 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-07-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1339* 04 09 26.08 +16 06 03.8 12.0 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6339,12.01,0.05,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 20260327.1339 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/Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_221638_TTUQ2b1x1_31386_s17X2ARN/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-12-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_221638_TTUQ2b1x1_31386_s17X2ARN/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-13-09_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:26.08 +16:06:03.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-13-09_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-12-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-13-09_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-12-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1328* 05 28 14.82 +01 38 50.4 14.1 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6328,14.05,0.05,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
target 20260327.1328 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/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:14.82 +01:38:50.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1328* 04 57 54.03 -03 07 51.8 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6328,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1328 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:57:54.03 -03:07:51.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1328* 04 44 55.09 -01 25 44.9 14.2 U Eri 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6328,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1328 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221836_TTUQ2b1x1_25698_Vo3h5G0S/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:44:55.09 -01:25:44.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-11-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-19-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-10-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1385* 04 23 53.17 +26 34 55.6 12.4 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6385,12.39,0.05,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 20260327.1385 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/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:23:53.17 +26:34:55.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1385* 04 23 18.48 +31 23 23.8 13.8 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6385,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1385 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:23:18.48 +31:23:23.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1385* 03 44 44.83 +33 15 14.0 11.7 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 1258,2461126.6385,11.73,0.05,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
NSV 1258 20260327.1385 11.73CV 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/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:44:44.83 +33:15:14.0 ;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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1385 2461126.6385 9.86 03:35:42.26 +25:42:32.0
163.31790 -24.00242 galactic Tau Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J053.9393+25.7041 | 03:35:42.18 +25:42:31.6 (Gaia DR3) | NSINE (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 10003 J-Ks=0.955+/-0.029 (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 27.1385* 03 35 42.26 +25 42 32.0 9.9 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J053.9393+25.7041,2461126.6385,9.86,0.05,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 J053.9393+25.7041 20260327.1385 9.86CV 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/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222239_TTUQ2b1x1_22515_DG4JHVLL/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:35:42.26 +25:42:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-19-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-18-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1408* 04 56 54.03 +04 40 38.7 12.5 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6408,12.50,0.05,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 20260327.1408 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/Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222439_TTUQ2b1x1_17123_RWOkGMs6/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222439_TTUQ2b1x1_17123_RWOkGMs6/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:56:54.03 +04:40:38.7 ;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_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1408* 05 00 05.08 +04 27 25.6 12.9 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J050005+0427.3,2461126.6408,12.89,0.05,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
ASAS J050005+0427.3 20260327.1408 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222439_TTUQ2b1x1_17123_RWOkGMs6/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222439_TTUQ2b1x1_17123_RWOkGMs6/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:05.08 +04:27:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-23-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-22-10_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 04 23 12.65 +22 56 21.7 11.6 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6421,11.64,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1421 11.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:23:12.65 +22:56:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 04 14 07.91 +23 04 47.9 13.2 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6421,13.24,0.05,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 20260327.1421 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:07.91 +23:04:47.9 ;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_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 04 39 01.61 +18 02 17.6 14.1 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6421,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1421 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:39:01.61 +18:02:17.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 05 01 51.32 +19 16 48.9 14.1 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6421,14.09,0.05,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
target 20260327.1421 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:01:51.32 +19:16:48.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 04 43 33.90 +22 33 49.3 14.3 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461126.6421,14.34,0.05,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 20260327.1421 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:43:33.90 +22:33:49.3 ;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_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1421* 04 29 51.51 +26 06 45.1 13.2 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
IQ Tau,2461126.6421,13.21,0.05,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
IQ Tau 20260327.1421 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0162.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_222845_TTUQ2b1x1_8998_EqPYejeU/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:29:51.51 +26:06:45.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-24-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1434* 06 15 41.05 +00 52 59.5 13.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J061541.64+005312.3,2461126.6434,13.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J061541.64+005312.3 20260327.1434 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223040_TTUQ2b1x1_6254_Xw8f4sTP/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-25-48_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223040_TTUQ2b1x1_6254_Xw8f4sTP/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-26-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:15:41.05 +00:52:59.5 ;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_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-26-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-25-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-26-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-25-48_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1459 2461126.6459 12.16 09:02:38.72 -30:57:49.6
255.82934 10.30150 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 9.3 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" ASAS J090239-3057.8
Type: M|SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
9.352 Ic Y 2.445 Ic 2453091.30000 354.000000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J090239-3057.8,2461126.6459,12.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J090239-3057.8 20260327.1459 12.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_223241_TTUQ2b1x1_25094_oxV73RvZ/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-28-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_223241_TTUQ2b1x1_25094_oxV73RvZ/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-31-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:02:38.72 -30:57:49.6 ;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_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-31-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-28-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0092_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-31-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-28-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0092_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J092620-2820.5,2461126.6480,12.11,0.05,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
ASAS J092620-2820.5 20260327.1480 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/Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-36-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-54-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_223448_TTUQ2b1x1_24326_sY6VBqnc/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-32-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0094.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_223448_TTUQ2b1x1_24326_sY6VBqnc/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-33-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0095.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:26:19.68 -28:20:34.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-36-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-33-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-36-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-32-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-36-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-33-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-36-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-32-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1517 2461126.6517 13.29 08:23:58.56 -07:16:49.1
230.59652 16.80202 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 6.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J125.9914-07.2747 | 08:23:58.56 -07:16:49.1 (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 J125.9914-07.2747,2461126.6517,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J125.9914-07.2747 20260327.1517 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-25-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0094.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_224039_TTUQ2b1x1_8184_QZo6zCwv/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-37-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0100.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_224039_TTUQ2b1x1_8184_QZo6zCwv/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-38-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0101.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:23:58.56 -07:16:49.1 ;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_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-25-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-38-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-25-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-37-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-25-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-38-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0101_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_22-25-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-37-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0100_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1531 2461126.6531 13.97 05:34:46.90 +51:36:46.9
159.50570 10.13647 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 0.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J083.7011+51.6141 | 05:34:46.90 +51:36:46.9 (user input) | LPV (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 J083.7011+51.6141,2461126.6531,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J083.7011+51.6141 20260327.1531 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/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:34:46.90 +51:36:46.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6531,14.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1531 14.59CV 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/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:19:44.98 +55:22:51.9 ;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_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6531,14.62,0.05,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
target 20260327.1531 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/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:49:18.49 +54:33:22.6 ;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_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6531,14.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1531 14.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:08:03.58 +51:51:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0492 Aur,2461126.6531,13.54,0.05,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
V0492 Aur 20260327.1531 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-46-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0174.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_224240_TTUQ2b1x1_9355_jEXI6MWD/fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:36:56.77 +52:02:32.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-40-40_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-45-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-39-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0102_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1546* 10 25 01.62 -30 51 15.5 13.2 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6546,13.16,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1546 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/Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-57-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_224437_TTUQ2b1x1_27584_LhumfOTD/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_224437_TTUQ2b1x1_27584_LhumfOTD/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:25:01.62 -30:51:15.5 ;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_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-57-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-57-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-57-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_02-57-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-42-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1560 2461126.6560 13.68 04:28:14.96 +58:31:11.2
148.17672 6.72066 galactic Cam Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" and 5.6 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 J067.0614+58.5138 | 04:28:14.96 +58:31:11.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J067.0614+58.5138,2461126.6560,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J067.0614+58.5138 20260327.1560 13.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0171.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:14.96 +58:31:11.2 ;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_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 2175143,2461126.6560,12.37,0.05,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
NSVS 2175143 20260327.1560 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/Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0171.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:54:44.22 +64:34:49.1 ;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_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J041708.74+613657.9,2461126.6560,13.56,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J041708.74+613657.9 20260327.1560 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/Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0171.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224643_TTUQ2b1x1_29051_iTnBXW5F/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:17:09.43 +61:36:58.3 ;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_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-44-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AO Crt,2461126.6575,12.12,0.05,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
AO Crt 20260327.1575 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/Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-09-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-10-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0003.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_224839_TTUQ2b1x1_21735_zSaLZwKW/fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-13_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0108.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_224839_TTUQ2b1x1_21735_zSaLZwKW/fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:53:02.02 -23:12:58.7 ;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-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-09-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-09-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-13_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0108_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-09-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-09-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-46-13_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0108_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6612,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1612 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/Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:36.15 +73:02:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6612,14.64,0.05,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 20260327.1612 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/Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:07:43.14 +69:38:15.2 ;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_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461126.6612,14.52,0.05,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
target 20260327.1612 14.52CV 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/Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:59:58.94 +70:58:37.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 Cam,2461126.6612,11.76,0.05,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
GI Cam 20260327.1612 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/Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-42-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0170.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_225439_TTUQ2b1x1_17062_WiyCGXtI/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0115.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:03.99 +68:35:29.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-52-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_22-51-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1676* 10 13 29.78 +01 41 45.8 13.0 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6677,13.01,0.05,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 20260327.1677 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/Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_230439_TTUQ2b1x1_9773_bPXZpHS2/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_230439_TTUQ2b1x1_9773_bPXZpHS2/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:13:29.78 +01:41:45.8 ;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_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_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_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_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_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1676* 10 03 13.21 +01 09 08.4 14.5 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,2461126.6677,14.48,0.05,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 20260327.1677 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/Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_230439_TTUQ2b1x1_9773_bPXZpHS2/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_230439_TTUQ2b1x1_9773_bPXZpHS2/fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:03:13.21 +01:09:08.4 ;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_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_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_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-01-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_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_2026-03-26_23-00-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6688,9.92,0.05,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 20260327.1688 9.92CV 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/Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_230838_TTUQ2b1x1_10720_KBjamjjA/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-02-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_230838_TTUQ2b1x1_10720_KBjamjjA/fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-03-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:47:13.72 -16:37:31.9 ;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_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_01-30-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crt-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-03-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_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_2026-03-26_23-02-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0126_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_2026-03-26_23-03-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_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_2026-03-26_23-02-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1734* 10 17 44.59 +15 07 42.6 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,2461126.6734,10.70,0.05,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 20260327.1734 10.70CV 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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:17:44.59 +15:07:42.6 ;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_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_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_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1734* 10 27 02.88 +11 09 36.8 12.2 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6734,12.18,0.05,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 20260327.1734 12.18CV 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/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:27:02.88 +11:09:36.8 ;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_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_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_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1734* 10 17 52.85 +16 42 47.2 14.5 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6734,14.47,0.05,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 20260327.1734 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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:17:52.85 +16:42:47.2 ;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_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_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_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1734 2461126.6734 14.82 10:28:27.26 +16:09:19.8
223.81017 55.15282 galactic Leo Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" 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 | target | 10:28:27.26 +16:09:19.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: K7 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1734* 10 28 27.26 +16 09 19.8 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
target,2461126.6734,14.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1734 14.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_231041_TTUQ2b1x1_22272_cXH1MUkT/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:28:27.26 +16:09:19.8 ;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_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_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_2026-03-26_23-09-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0135_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_2026-03-26_23-09-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1711* 10 06 31.38 +02 37 23.2 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,2461126.6710,9.29,0.05,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 20260327.1710 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_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0130.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:06:31.38 +02:37:23.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_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_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1711* 10 09 42.25 +07 31 28.3 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,2461126.6710,12.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1710 12.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0130.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:09:42.25 +07:31:28.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_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_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1711* 10 09 34.74 +09 07 03.7 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,2461126.6710,13.97,0.05,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 20260327.1710 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/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0130.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:09:34.74 +09:07:03.7 ;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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_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_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1711* 09 53 37.51 +07 58 44.6 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
SU Leo,2461126.6710,12.74,0.05,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
SU Leo 20260327.1710 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/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0130.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_231239_TTUQ2b1x1_11226_PuOuxdVN/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:53:37.51 +07:58:44.6 ;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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_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_2026-03-26_23-06-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0131_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_2026-03-26_23-05-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 10 41 33.22 +00 33 51.2 11.9 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,2461126.6722,11.86,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:41:33.22 +00:33:51.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 11 24 28.19 +00 46 40.6 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,2461126.6722,12.04,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:24:28.19 +00:46:40.6 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 11 03 11.73 +01 58 07.9 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,2461126.6722,12.28,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:03:11.73 +01:58:07.9 ;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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 11 13 19.01 +00 47 05.5 12.8 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6722,12.79,0.05,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 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:13:19.01 +00:47:05.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 10 47 44.61 -01 53 55.3 13.4 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,2461126.6722,13.40,0.05,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 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:47:44.61 -01:53:55.3 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1722* 10 55 09.36 -05 22 52.5 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,2461126.6722,13.90,0.05,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 20260327.1722 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_231438_TTUQ2b1x1_8573_7SWiPuPb/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:55:09.36 -05:22:52.5 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_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_2026-03-26_23-08-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0133_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_2026-03-26_23-07-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6745,13.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1745 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/Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_231638_TTUQ2b1x1_27155_Co1iwgeM/fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-10-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0136.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_231638_TTUQ2b1x1_27155_Co1iwgeM/fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-11-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0137.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:51:04.76 -15:00:00.7 ;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_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-11-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0136_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-11-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0137_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-10-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0136_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1779* 11 59 49.38 -10 10 26.5 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,2461126.6779,12.88,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1779 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:59:49.38 -10:10:26.5 ;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-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6779,12.90,0.05,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 20260327.1779 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:52:01.07 -12:23:05.2 ;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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1779* 12 07 14.21 -06 24 31.8 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,2461126.6779,13.14,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1779 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:07:14.21 -06:24:31.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6779,13.99,0.05,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 20260327.1779 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/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:47:08.30 -10:18:20.7 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6779,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1779 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0138.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_232035_TTUQ2b1x1_8601_NaWpEycx/fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:40:03.14 -07:49:08.4 ;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_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-17-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_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_2026-03-26_23-16-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0139_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_2026-03-26_23-15-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0138_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1815* 08 12 14.15 +60 41 34.9 14.8 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,2461126.6815,14.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1815 14.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-17-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_232438_TTUQ2b1x1_16522_mybgNur9/fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-20-50_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_232438_TTUQ2b1x1_16522_mybgNur9/fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-21-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:14.15 +60:41:34.9 ;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_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-17-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-21-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-17-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-20-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-17-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-21-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_01-17-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-20-50_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1828* 11 56 32.92 +00 10 29.1 9.2 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,2461126.6828,9.22,0.05,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 20260327.1828 9.22CV 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-42-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:56:32.92 -00:10:29.1 ;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_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1828* 12 14 55.80 -01 18 47.2 11.9 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6828,11.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1828 11.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:14:55.80 -01:18:47.2 ;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_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1828* 12 20 03.08 -01 31 12.8 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,2461126.6828,14.26,0.05,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 20260327.1828 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_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:20:03.08 -01:31:12.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1828* 11 41 58.60 +00 58 51.5 14.4 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,2461126.6828,14.43,0.05,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 20260327.1828 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0411.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_232838_TTUQ2b1x1_28254_Ymcaiedp/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:41:58.60 +00:58:51.5 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-23-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0147_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_2026-03-26_23-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6854,13.11,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1854 13.11CV 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/Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_233037_TTUQ2b1x1_12083_8usGdG7J/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-26-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_233037_TTUQ2b1x1_12083_8usGdG7J/fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:22:44.49 -29:21:46.0 ;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_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0151_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_2026-03-26_23-26-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-35-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0151_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_2026-03-26_23-26-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6886,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1886 11.02CV 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/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0157.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:32:03.46 +28:48:39.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_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_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6886,12.00,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1886 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/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0157.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:40:25.59 +28:03:08.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_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_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6886,13.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1886 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/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0157.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:38:05.92 +26:06:44.2 ;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_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_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_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6886,14.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1886 14.67CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0156.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_233242_TTUQ2b1x1_23233_OfUtFOaS/fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0157.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:01:54.69 +29:22:59.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_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_2026-03-26_23-31-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0157_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_2026-03-26_23-31-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0156_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1865* 11 15 58.21 +09 55 43.4 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,2461126.6865,14.11,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1865 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/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0153.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:15:58.21 +09:55:43.4 ;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_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_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_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1865* 11 12 16.01 +12 55 17.4 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
target,2461126.6865,14.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260327.1865 14.60CV 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/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0153.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:12:16.01 +12:55:17.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_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_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1865* 11 30 35.74 +11 14 43.3 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
Gaia DR3 3917079516199775744,2461126.6865,11.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3917079516199775744 20260327.1865 11.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-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_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_233437_TTUQ2b1x1_10810_4xHPKhUq/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0153.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:30:35.74 +11:14:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_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_2026-03-26_23-28-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0153_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_2026-03-26_23-27-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0152_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 11 39 22.00 +04 19 39.1 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,2461126.6910,11.41,0.05,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 20260327.1910 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:39:22.00 +04:19:39.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 12 14 45.69 +04 54 16.7 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,2461126.6910,12.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1910 12.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:14:45.69 +04:54:16.7 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 11 59 13.30 +03 29 38.9 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,2461126.6910,12.53,0.05,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 20260327.1910 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-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:59:13.30 +03:29:38.9 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 12 18 38.89 +04 17 12.1 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,2461126.6910,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1910 13.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:18:38.89 +04:17:12.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 11 55 44.80 +02 49 50.8 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,2461126.6910,13.90,0.05,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 20260327.1910 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-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:55:44.80 +02:49:50.8 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 11 41 42.87 +07 56 24.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6910,14.04,0.05,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 20260327.1910 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:41:42.87 +07:56:24.9 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1910* 11 58 44.83 +10 02 41.2 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,2461126.6910,14.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1910 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_233635_TTUQ2b1x1_31744_VaFpgdNY/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:58:44.83 +10:02:41.2 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_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_2026-03-26_23-35-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0161_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_2026-03-26_23-34-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1875* 12 29 53.10 -07 33 23.0 12.0 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,2461126.6875,11.96,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1875 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/Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:29:53.10 -07:33:23.0 ;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-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_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_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1875* 12 42 40.28 -05 46 04.6 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,2461126.6875,12.50,0.05,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 20260327.1875 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_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:42:40.28 -05:46:04.6 ;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-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_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_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6875,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1875 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/Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_233837_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_5WgGuyyX/fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:53:30.95 -13:47:02.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_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_2026-03-26_23-30-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0155_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_2026-03-26_23-29-30_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1898* 13 35 26.39 -14 32 17.3 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,2461126.6898,12.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1898 12.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:35:26.39 -14:32:17.3 ;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_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1898* 13 02 20.70 -14 46 55.3 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,2461126.6898,12.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1898 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/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:02:20.70 -14:46:55.3 ;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_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1898* 12 57 19.33 -17 15 03.2 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,2461126.6898,12.85,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1898 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/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_234040_TTUQ2b1x1_31724_qJbnRqfy/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:57:19.33 -17:15:03.2 ;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_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-33-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_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_2026-03-26_23-32-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 27.1965 2461126.6965 13.97 10:20:50.07 +42:58:20.4
175.46855 55.73035 galactic UMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 805700512853938560 | 10:20:50.07 +42:58:20.4 (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=1.170+/-0.117 (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 27.1965* 10 20 50.07 +42 58 20.4 14.0 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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 805700512853938560,2461126.6965,13.97,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 805700512853938560 20260327.1965 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/UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_234442_TTUQ2b1x1_12913_TOEv1D2a/fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_234442_TTUQ2b1x1_12913_TOEv1D2a/fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:20:50.07 +42:58:20.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1965* 11 03 58.75 +47 04 52.8 14.8 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,2461126.6965,14.84,0.05,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
target 20260327.1965 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/UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_234442_TTUQ2b1x1_12913_TOEv1D2a/fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_234442_TTUQ2b1x1_12913_TOEv1D2a/fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:03:58.75 +47:04:52.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-43-06_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-42-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1938* 11 16 54.62 +36 49 55.4 14.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6938,14.10,0.05,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 20260327.1938 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/UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0638.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_234636_TTUQ2b1x1_29830_7yXLj1w3/fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-38-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_234636_TTUQ2b1x1_29830_7yXLj1w3/fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-39-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:16:54.62 +36:49:55.4 ;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_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-39-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0165_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_2026-03-26_23-38-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-39-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0638_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-12-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-39-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0165_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_2026-03-26_23-38-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 13 08 17.46 -03 47 42.2 10.8 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,2461126.6952,10.77,0.05,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 20260327.1952 10.77CV 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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:08:17.46 -03:47:42.2 ;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_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 42 39.90 -05 46 02.8 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,2461126.6952,12.48,0.05,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 20260327.1952 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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:42:39.90 -05:46:02.8 ;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_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 47 22.24 -02 51 23.3 12.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.6952,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1952 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:47:22.24 -02:51:23.3 ;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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 24 35.52 -03 34 12.0 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,2461126.6952,12.87,0.05,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 20260327.1952 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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:24:35.52 -03:34:12.0 ;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_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 35 39.87 +00 01 48.1 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,2461126.6952,13.79,0.05,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 20260327.1952 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_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:35:39.87 +00:01:48.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 27 55.34 -02 50 49.8 13.6 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,2461126.6952,13.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.1952 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/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:27:55.34 -02:50:49.8 ;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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.1952* 12 59 37.62 -04 23 56.7 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,2461126.6952,14.26,0.05,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 20260327.1952 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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_234838_TTUQ2b1x1_13843_ZBCuQOnN/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:59:37.62 -04:23:56.7 ;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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-07-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-41-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0167_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_2026-03-26_23-40-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 27.2008* 11 58 57.52 +20 11 05.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461126.7008,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260327.2008 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/Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0114.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Com-02-Q2b1x1_235242_TTUQ2b1x1_11790_6Z3gg1s6/fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-48-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-26_CI_Com-02-Q2b1x1_235242_TTUQ2b1x1_11790_6Z3gg1s6/fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-49-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:58:57.52 +20:11:05.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-49-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0173_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_2026-03-26_23-48-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_02-28-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0114_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_23-49-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0173_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_2026-03-26_23-48-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif