Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.0903 2461129.5903 12.27 06:46:45.78 -21:44:14.7
231.99778 -10.70412 galactic CMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2926060342877383296 | 06:46:44.73 -21:44:10.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A5 1988A&AS...76..305A BD-21 1585
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 2926060342877383296,2461129.5903,12.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2926060342877383296 20260330.0903 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_211103_TTUQ2b1x1_18714_dhFi0PkB/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-09-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_211103_TTUQ2b1x1_18714_dhFi0PkB/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-10-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:45.78 -21:44:14.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-10-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-09-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-10-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-02-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-09-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.0955 2461129.5955 12.91 04:15:33.30 +33:50:12.5
164.28238 -12.18244 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | V0745 Per | 04:15:34.88 +33:49:46.1 (Gaia DR3) | M (local) | 2454780.00000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M6 1973AJ.....78..389V IRC +30079
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 30.0955* 04 15 33.30 +33 50 12.5 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
V0745 Per,2461129.5955,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0745 Per 20260330.0955 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-19-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0025.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211903_TTUQ2b1x1_1025_21ZZugBj/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-16-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211903_TTUQ2b1x1_1025_21ZZugBj/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-17-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:15:33.30 +33:50:12.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-19-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-17-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-19-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-16-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-19-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-17-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-19-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-16-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1008* 00 58 55.24 +58 04 08.7 12.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6008,12.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1008 12.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_19-53-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_212705_TTUQ2b1x1_31644_4GXfSJw2/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-24-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_212705_TTUQ2b1x1_31644_4GXfSJw2/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-25-22_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:55.24 +58:04:08.7 ;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_2026-03-29_21-25-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0040_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_2026-03-29_21-24-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-29_21-25-22_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0040_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_2026-03-29_21-24-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.0995 2461129.5995 13.38 06:29:22.63 -10:25:13.0
219.79739 -9.59009 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3002811747750503424 | 06:29:22.05 -10:24:49.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3002811747750503424,2461129.5995,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3002811747750503424 20260330.0995 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212905_TTUQ2b1x1_697_3IwD408b/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212905_TTUQ2b1x1_697_3IwD408b/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:29:22.63 -10:25:13.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_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_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.0995 2461129.5995 12.91 07:15:28.89 -09:46:59.5
224.36964 0.82286 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" 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 | ASAS J071528-0946.6 | 07:15:28.14 -09:46:33.3 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2453661.60000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M6 1993yCat.3170....0M IRAS 07130-0941
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 J071528-0946.6,2461129.5995,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J071528-0946.6 20260330.0995 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212905_TTUQ2b1x1_697_3IwD408b/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212905_TTUQ2b1x1_697_3IwD408b/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:15:28.89 -09:46:59.5 ;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_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-12-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_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_2026-03-29_21-23-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-29_21-22-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0037_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1054* 05 15 12.37 +25 57 60.0 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,2461129.6054,12.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1054 12.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:12.37 +25:57:60.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6054,13.12,0.05,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 20260330.1054 13.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:56.33 +30:51:24.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 6848014,2461129.6054,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 6848014 20260330.1054 13.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:02:01.91 +33:55:41.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
[D2006] LCG29,2461129.6054,11.22,0.05,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
[D2006] LCG29 20260330.1054 11.22CV 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:03.47 +32:09:52.8 ;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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0454581+311915,2461129.6054,13.11,0.05,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
NSVS J0454581+311915 20260330.1054 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:54:58.07 +31:19:14.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0459534+335905,2461129.6054,12.50,0.05,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
NSVS J0459534+335905 20260330.1054 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213308_TTUQ2b1x1_21985_nGnNlluO/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:52.56 +33:59:07.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0044_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_2026-03-29_21-31-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1064* 05 15 12.40 +25 58 00.2 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,2461129.6064,12.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1064 12.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:12.40 +25:58:00.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6064,13.11,0.05,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 20260330.1064 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:56.35 +30:51:24.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0459534+335905,2461129.6064,12.56,0.05,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
NSVS J0459534+335905 20260330.1064 12.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_213502_TTUQ2b1x1_15064_Dj0Z6oFK/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:52.57 +33:59:06.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-25-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-33-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0046_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_2026-03-29_21-32-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1082 2461129.6082 11.72 05:55:17.20 +07:28:16.7
199.74441 -8.90249 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 1.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368 | 05:55:17.66 +07:28:38.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1082* 05 55 17.20 +07 28 16.7 11.7 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368,2461129.6082,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368 20260330.1082 11.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:55:17.20 +07:28:16.7 ;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_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_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_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1082* 05 54 37.12 +04 54 11.5 12.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1820 Ori,2461129.6082,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1820 Ori 20260330.1082 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:37.12 +04:54:11.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_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_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1082 2461129.6082 12.39 05:37:23.99 +03:15:49.4
201.28226 -14.83992 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 2.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3224140311685922304 | 05:37:23.87 +03:15:46.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K4 (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 30.1082* 05 37 23.99 +03 15 49.4 12.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3224140311685922304,2461129.6082,12.39,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3224140311685922304 20260330.1082 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/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213700_TTUQ2b1x1_15770_lT5wyxzA/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:37:23.99 +03:15:49.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_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_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-35-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1091 2461129.6091 11.74 05:55:17.28 +07:28:23.2
199.74297 -8.90132 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" 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 | Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368 | 05:55:17.66 +07:28:38.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1091* 05 55 17.28 +07 28 23.2 11.7 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368,2461129.6091,11.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3322965142640266368 20260330.1091 11.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213902_TTUQ2b1x1_10530_xLsAoTHU/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_213902_TTUQ2b1x1_10530_xLsAoTHU/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-37-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0051.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:55:17.28 +07:28:23.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-37-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-32_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_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-37-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-50-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-36-32_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1104* 05 52 12.86 +23 17 07.7 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
Gaia DR3 3427434793278648704,2461129.6104,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3427434793278648704 20260330.1104 11.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:12.86 +23:17:07.7 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 35 58.46 +24 44 53.3 9.6 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
CQ Tau,2461129.6104,9.60,0.05,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
CQ Tau 20260330.1104 9.60CV 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:35:58.46 +24:44:53.3 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 21 45.70 +20 54 41.3 11.4 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6104,11.41,0.05,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 20260330.1104 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:21:45.70 +20:54:41.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 15 12.77 +25 58 00.0 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,2461129.6104,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1104 12.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:12.77 +25:58:00.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 17 47.09 +18 30 02.0 12.7 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6104,12.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1104 12.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:17:47.09 +18:30:02.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 15 26.48 +22 06 50.4 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,2461129.6104,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1104 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:26.48 +22:06:50.4 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 27 43.04 +19 11 47.5 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,2461129.6104,13.62,0.05,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 20260330.1104 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:43.04 +19:11:47.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1104* 05 18 00.45 +18 21 18.1 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
ASAS J051800+1821.3,2461129.6104,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J051800+1821.3 20260330.1104 11.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214103_TTUQ2b1x1_21479_AUHOUj8J/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:00.45 +18:21:18.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-38-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 30.1113* 05 21 45.74 +20 54 41.4 11.4 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6113,11.39,0.05,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 20260330.1113 11.39CV 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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:21:45.74 +20:54:41.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 52 12.91 +23 17 08.0 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
Gaia DR3 3427434793278648704,2461129.6113,11.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3427434793278648704 20260330.1113 11.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:12.91 +23:17:08.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 15 12.92 +25 58 00.2 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,2461129.6113,12.41,0.05,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 20260330.1113 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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:12.92 +25:58:00.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 17 47.15 +18 30 01.7 12.8 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6113,12.85,0.05,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 20260330.1113 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:17:47.15 +18:30:01.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 15 26.40 +22 06 50.6 13.0 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6113,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1113 13.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:26.40 +22:06:50.6 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 27 43.02 +19 11 47.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6113,13.75,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1113 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:43.02 +19:11:47.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1113* 05 18 00.41 +18 21 18.2 11.7 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J051800+1821.3,2461129.6113,11.67,0.05,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
ASAS J051800+1821.3 20260330.1113 11.67CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_214301_TTUQ2b1x1_28049_Ho3Y7bFd/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:00.41 +18:21:18.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-40-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_20-54-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-39-42_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
NSVS J0419084+573821,2461129.6127,11.24,0.05,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
NSVS J0419084+573821 20260330.1127 11.24CV 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:19:08.31 +57:38:20.8 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 445273145210225408,2461129.6127,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 445273145210225408 20260330.1127 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:39:10.56 +55:30:44.9 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 30.1126* 03 37 09.26 +49 40 01.7 13.0 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0337086+493957,2461129.6127,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0337086+493957 20260330.1127 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:37:09.26 +49:40:01.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 30.1126* 03 54 21.61 +51 28 39.5 13.0 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0354219+512839,2461129.6127,13.01,0.05,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
NSVS J0354219+512839 20260330.1127 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:54:21.61 +51:28:39.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GU Cam,2461129.6127,12.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GU Cam 20260330.1127 12.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214501_TTUQ2b1x1_14044_5EDiwG8A/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:24:46.42 +55:55:41.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0057_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_2026-03-29_21-41-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0345172+561944,2461129.6136,12.79,0.05,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
NSVS J0345172+561944 20260330.1136 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:45:17.55 +56:19:47.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0410113+542150,2461129.6136,13.57,0.05,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
NSVS J0410113+542150 20260330.1136 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:10:10.73 +54:21:46.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0412428+532056,2461129.6136,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0412428+532056 20260330.1136 13.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-42-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_214703_TTUQ2b1x1_26957_assMr1qS/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:12:43.18 +53:20:52.5 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_20-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-43-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0059_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_2026-03-29_21-42-59_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 12.33 06:46:12.98 +00:51:06.4
211.57850 -0.77320 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J101.5447+00.8442 | 06:46:12.98 +00:51:06.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: A8V 2012A&A...541A..34S CoRoT 102807727
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 J101.5447+00.8442,2461129.6156,12.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.5447+00.8442 20260330.1156 12.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:12.98 +00:51:06.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.12 06:51:44.60 +00:29:57.8
212.52228 0.29566 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 4.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3113577137549962752 | 06:51:45.63 +00:30:10.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.310+/-0.052 (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
Gaia DR3 3113577137549962752,2461129.6156,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3113577137549962752 20260330.1156 11.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:44.60 +00:29:57.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CD Mon,2461129.6156,11.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CD Mon 20260330.1156 11.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:30.69 -01:04:44.6 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.38 06:54:00.84 -04:24:12.5
217.14500 -1.43462 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J103.4965-04.3935 | 06:54:00.49 -04:24:09.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1V 2012A&A...541A..34S CoRoT 110696985
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 J103.4965-04.3935,2461129.6156,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J103.4965-04.3935 20260330.1156 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:00.84 -04:24:12.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.38 06:53:39.59 +01:30:56.8
211.83595 1.18536 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J103.4115+01.5116 | 06:53:37.37 +01:30:24.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.487+/-0.076 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.4115+01.5116,2461129.6156,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J103.4115+01.5116 20260330.1156 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:39.59 +01:30:56.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.78 06:51:21.58 -03:31:29.7
216.06098 -1.62389 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.5" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J102.8381-03.5210 | 06:51:21.58 -03:31:29.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G2.5IVa 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 110753571 J-Ks=0.353+/-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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J102.8381-03.5210,2461129.6156,11.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J102.8381-03.5210 20260330.1156 11.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:21.58 -03:31:29.7 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.63 06:34:14.69 -04:53:34.1
215.34433 -6.04745 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" 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 | Gaia DR3 3103538282851408512 | 06:34:12.51 -04:53:58.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.404+/-0.032 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3103538282851408512,2461129.6156,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3103538282851408512 20260330.1156 11.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:14.69 -04:53:34.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3102097995636478720,2461129.6156,12.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3102097995636478720 20260330.1156 12.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:44.71 -04:35:32.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 11.97 06:51:05.06 -02:56:38.4
215.51230 -1.42054 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J102.7735-02.9489 | 06:51:05.06 -02:56:38.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G7IIIa 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 103019472
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 J102.7735-02.9489,2461129.6156,11.97,0.05,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
ATO J102.7735-02.9489 20260330.1156 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:05.06 -02:56:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 12.01 06:50:29.73 -00:35:57.9
213.35797 -0.48300 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J102.6262-00.5898 | 06:50:30.27 -00:35:57.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.6262-00.5898,2461129.6156,12.01,0.05,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
ATO J102.6262-00.5898 20260330.1156 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:50:29.73 -00:35:57.9 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 12.21 07:01:26.08 -05:15:54.9
218.75581 -0.18333 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" and 4.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3101401523743429248 | 07:01:25.52 -05:16:15.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3101401523743429248,2461129.6156,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3101401523743429248 20260330.1156 12.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:26.08 -05:15:54.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6156,12.11,0.05,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
target 20260330.1156 12.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:21.22 -05:21:27.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6156,12.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1156 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:00:44.90 -04:29:33.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 12.30 06:56:45.78 +00:46:05.9
212.85506 1.53511 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 4.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J104.2021+00.7657 | 06:56:45.78 +00:46:05.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.162+/-0.038 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J104.2021+00.7657,2461129.6156,12.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J104.2021+00.7657 20260330.1156 12.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:45.78 +00:46:05.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1156 2461129.6156 12.29 06:52:01.74 -04:08:55.0
216.69258 -1.75916 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J103.0073-04.1482 | 06:52:03.63 -04:08:30.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F4V 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 110678224 J-Ks=0.310+/-0.037 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.0073-04.1482,2461129.6156,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J103.0073-04.1482 20260330.1156 12.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:01.74 -04:08:55.0 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3105249642638290688,2461129.6156,12.71,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3105249642638290688 20260330.1156 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:17.55 -04:35:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0801 Mon,2461129.6156,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0801 Mon 20260330.1156 11.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214902_TTUQ2b1x1_8580_yVJ4gz62/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:01.78 -04:35:41.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-46-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-45-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 202437751581524480,2461129.6180,13.11,0.05,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 202437751581524480 20260330.1180 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-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:04:57.20 +43:20:02.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_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_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1180* 04 33 44.08 +48 06 54.7 13.0 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0433439+480657,2461129.6180,13.01,0.05,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
NSVS J0433439+480657 20260330.1180 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:33:44.08 +48:06:54.7 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_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_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1180 2461129.6180 13.63 05:19:09.31 +48:11:23.2
161.02297 6.16355 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J079.7917+48.1893 | 05:19:09.31 +48:11:23.2 (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 J079.7917+48.1893,2461129.6180,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J079.7917+48.1893 20260330.1180 13.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:19:09.31 +48:11:23.2 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_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_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1180* 04 21 35.80 +49 37 14.1 12.1 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0421353+493714,2461129.6180,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0421353+493714 20260330.1180 12.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215106_TTUQ2b1x1_8226_eplw8rZd/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:21:35.80 +49:37:14.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_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_2026-03-29_21-50-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0066_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_2026-03-29_21-49-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6167,12.16,0.05,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
target 20260330.1167 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:00.82 -00:39:59.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 11.63 06:54:38.70 -05:59:05.2
218.62509 -2.01476 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J103.6658-05.9908 | 06:54:39.82 -05:59:19.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.6658-05.9908,2461129.6167,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J103.6658-05.9908 20260330.1167 11.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:38.70 -05:59:05.2 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CD Mon,2461129.6167,11.22,0.05,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
CD Mon 20260330.1167 11.22CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:30.57 -01:04:43.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 11.65 06:34:14.65 -04:53:32.3
215.34381 -6.04737 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3103538282851408512 | 06:34:12.51 -04:53:58.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3103538282851408512,2461129.6167,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3103538282851408512 20260330.1167 11.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:14.65 -04:53:32.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3102509487863923328,2461129.6167,11.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3102509487863923328 20260330.1167 11.80CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:28.16 -04:07:09.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3102097995636478720,2461129.6167,11.88,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3102097995636478720 20260330.1167 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:44.64 -04:35:30.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 11.97 07:06:54.14 -01:17:15.9
215.84386 2.85134 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 7.6 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 3109498293007726848 | 07:06:54.85 -01:17:51.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3109498293007726848,2461129.6167,11.97,0.05,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 3109498293007726848 20260330.1167 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:54.14 -01:17:15.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 12.00 06:50:29.90 -00:35:54.8
213.35753 -0.48198 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J102.6262-00.5898 | 06:50:30.27 -00:35:57.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.6262-00.5898,2461129.6167,12.00,0.05,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
ATO J102.6262-00.5898 20260330.1167 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:50:29.90 -00:35:54.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6167,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1167 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:00.68 -02:52:21.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3113345346754410112,2461129.6167,12.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3113345346754410112 20260330.1167 12.20CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:28.86 -00:00:28.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 12.27 06:43:50.38 +01:35:50.8
210.64379 -0.96135 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J100.9580+01.5948 | 06:43:50.38 +01:35:50.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J100.9580+01.5948,2461129.6167,12.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J100.9580+01.5948 20260330.1167 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:50.38 +01:35:50.8 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3106074070200575616,2461129.6167,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3106074070200575616 20260330.1167 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:07.56 -01:52:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 12.39 06:47:03.95 -03:46:19.9
215.79375 -2.69042 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3105398626463066368 | 06:47:06.49 -03:46:32.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 295449
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 3105398626463066368,2461129.6167,12.39,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3105398626463066368 20260330.1167 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:03.95 -03:46:19.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J0641591-011108,2461129.6167,12.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J0641591-011108 20260330.1167 12.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:59.17 -01:11:07.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
WY Mon,2461129.6167,9.88,0.05,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
WY Mon 20260330.1167 9.88CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:42.53 -04:56:33.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J063753.27-055523.1,2461129.6167,12.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J063753.27-055523.1 20260330.1167 12.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:53.34 -05:55:17.4 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits.cat
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0801 Mon,2461129.6167,11.89,0.05,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
V0801 Mon 20260330.1167 11.89CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:01.68 -04:35:39.6 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1167 2461129.6167 10.45 06:55:01.07 -01:02:19.1
214.26440 0.32278 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 7.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J103.7675-01.0334 | 06:55:02.28 -01:02:02.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G2V 1956ApJS....2..271M LF 9 -01 315
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 J103.7675-01.0334,2461129.6167,10.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J103.7675-01.0334 20260330.1167 10.45CV 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/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_215304_TTUQ2b1x1_10693_QTkiYAQO/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:01.07 -01:02:19.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-48-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-47-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1190* 04 25 56.56 +49 53 23.0 12.7 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J042556.16+495325.8,2461129.6190,12.74,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J042556.16+495325.8 20260330.1190 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:25:56.56 +49:53:23.0 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1190* 04 33 44.02 +48 06 53.4 13.0 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0433439+480657,2461129.6190,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0433439+480657 20260330.1190 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:33:44.02 +48:06:53.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J050411.82+463631.1,2461129.6190,13.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J050411.82+463631.1 20260330.1190 13.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:04:11.67 +46:36:31.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1190* 04 21 35.90 +49 37 13.0 12.1 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0421353+493714,2461129.6190,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0421353+493714 20260330.1190 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_215503_TTUQ2b1x1_1158_HlaegesQ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:21:35.90 +49:37:13.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-38-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-51-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0068_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_2026-03-29_21-50-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1207 2461129.6207 11.40 05:59:22.33 +14:04:47.5
194.43612 -4.78986 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J089.8305+14.0816 | 05:59:21.07 +14:04:57.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1208* 05 59 22.33 +14 04 47.5 11.4 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
ATO J089.8305+14.0816,2461129.6207,11.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J089.8305+14.0816 20260330.1207 11.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:59:22.33 +14:04:47.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6207,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1207 11.54CV 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:25.45 +11:01:24.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1207 2461129.6207 12.18 06:20:58.50 +11:37:42.1
199.12530 -1.35337 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248 | 06:20:58.80 +11:36:58.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1208* 06 20 58.50 +11 37 42.1 12.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248,2461129.6207,12.18,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248 20260330.1207 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:20:58.50 +11:37:42.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1207 2461129.6207 12.31 06:21:00.72 +11:37:12.3
199.13687 -1.34927 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248 | 06:20:58.80 +11:36:58.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1208* 06 21 00.72 +11 37 12.3 12.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248,2461129.6207,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3330937873256725248 20260330.1207 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:21:00.72 +11:37:12.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1207 2461129.6207 12.89 06:29:07.32 +17:44:48.0
194.63149 3.24367 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J097.2774+17.7496 | 06:29:07.32 +17:44:48.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE 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 J097.2774+17.7496,2461129.6207,12.89,0.05,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
ATO J097.2774+17.7496 20260330.1207 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:29:07.32 +17:44:48.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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 30.1208* 05 58 10.95 +14 52 34.7 13.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6207,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1207 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:58:10.95 +14:52:34.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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 30.1208* 05 58 38.54 +14 23 02.3 13.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6207,13.11,0.05,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 20260330.1207 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:58:38.54 +14:23:02.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6207,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1207 13.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:40.18 +17:56:54.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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 30.1208* 06 12 27.96 +15 20 02.3 13.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6207,13.24,0.05,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
target 20260330.1207 13.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_215704_TTUQ2b1x1_7888_HJR8GD0l/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:12:27.96 +15:20:02.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-53-17_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 30.1218* 06 11 55.66 +11 42 31.8 13.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3330387705120280960,2461129.6218,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3330387705120280960 20260330.1218 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:11:55.66 +11:42:31.8 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6218,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1218 11.54CV 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:25.66 +11:01:23.8 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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 30.1218* 05 58 11.08 +14 52 33.8 13.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6218,13.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1218 13.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:58:11.08 +14:52:33.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6218,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1218 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:40.35 +17:56:54.7 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1218 2461129.6218 13.32 06:29:40.13 +11:43:01.4
200.04107 0.57013 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J097.4148+11.7101 | 06:29:40.13 +11:43:01.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J097.4148+11.7101,2461129.6218,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J097.4148+11.7101 20260330.1218 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:29:40.13 +11:43:01.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3356023883877823104,2461129.6218,13.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3356023883877823104 20260330.1218 13.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:47.86 +15:00:29.6 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1218 2461129.6218 13.20 06:13:39.50 +12:47:34.2
197.25168 -2.37582 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 6.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASAS J061342+1248.1 | 06:13:41.83 +12:48:06.0 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2453191.10000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M6 1993yCat.3170....0M IRAS 06108+1248
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 30.1218* 06 13 39.50 +12 47 34.2 13.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J061342+1248.1,2461129.6218,13.20,0.05,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
ASAS J061342+1248.1 20260330.1218 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:39.50 +12:47:34.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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 30.1218* 05 58 38.62 +14 23 03.5 13.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6218,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1218 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:58:38.62 +14:23:03.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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 30.1218* 06 18 42.43 +11 38 29.8 13.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3331697528411310592,2461129.6218,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3331697528411310592 20260330.1218 13.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_220102_TTUQ2b1x1_22875_u4xvezaO/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:18:42.43 +11:38:29.8 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-55-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-01-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-54-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1230 2461129.6230 13.43 05:23:32.92 +34:41:41.3
172.62167 -0.81593 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 5.5 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 J080.8788+34.7054 | 05:23:29.37 +34:41:58.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 281054
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 J080.8788+34.7054,2461129.6230,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J080.8788+34.7054 20260330.1230 13.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_215904_TTUQ2b1x1_22750_SfGqoixS/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_215904_TTUQ2b1x1_22750_SfGqoixS/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:23:32.92 +34:41:41.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6230,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1230 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_215904_TTUQ2b1x1_22750_SfGqoixS/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_215904_TTUQ2b1x1_22750_SfGqoixS/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0075.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:42:34.57 +37:09:45.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0075_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-56-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 13.44 07:12:48.20 +09:37:21.3
206.71595 9.08524 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 2.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J108.2005+09.6184 | 07:12:48.20 +09:37:21.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J108.2005+09.6184,2461129.6250,13.44,0.05,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
ATO J108.2005+09.6184 20260330.1250 13.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:12:48.20 +09:37:21.3 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 12.59 06:46:19.78 +02:50:40.5
209.81821 0.16147 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" 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 | Gaia DR3 3127227363949241984 | 06:46:18.11 +02:50:51.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3127227363949241984,2461129.6250,12.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3127227363949241984 20260330.1250 12.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:19.78 +02:50:40.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 13.23 06:58:10.48 +05:41:24.0
208.62529 4.08505 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" 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 3129602274707748864 | 06:58:12.44 +05:40:59.2 (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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3129602274707748864,2461129.6250,13.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3129602274707748864 20260330.1250 13.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:58:10.48 +05:41:24.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J065244.55+054516.5,2461129.6250,13.62,0.05,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
ZTF J065244.55+054516.5 20260330.1250 13.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:43.71 +05:44:58.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 12.76 06:28:18.76 +04:35:58.6
206.19459 -3.02634 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 1.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 06:28:18.76 +04:35:58.6 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: A0V 1985CBVMS.C......0V NGC 2244 +04 95 J-Ks=0.117+/-0.034 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6250,12.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1250 12.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:28:18.76 +04:35:58.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0395 Mon,2461129.6250,12.37,0.05,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
V0395 Mon 20260330.1250 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:05.65 +02:21:13.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 11.77 06:27:56.77 +07:16:24.9
203.78042 -1.86831 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3324643203546068224 | 06:27:56.78 +07:16:24.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.167+/-0.038 (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
Gaia DR3 3324643203546068224,2461129.6250,11.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3324643203546068224 20260330.1250 11.77CV 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:56.77 +07:16:24.9 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1250 2461129.6250 12.84 06:28:47.18 +07:14:09.7
203.91040 -1.70114 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J097.1989+07.2386 | 06:28:47.18 +07:14:09.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=12.218+/- (unrealisitic color!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J097.1989+07.2386,2461129.6250,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J097.1989+07.2386 20260330.1250 12.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_220304_TTUQ2b1x1_30951_bWFshtM4/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:28:47.18 +07:14:09.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-59-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1240 2461129.6240 13.04 05:57:28.72 +38:36:59.4
172.88678 7.02877 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" 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 J089.3707+38.6149 | 05:57:28.72 +38:36:59.4 (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 J089.3707+38.6149,2461129.6240,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J089.3707+38.6149 20260330.1240 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:57:28.72 +38:36:59.4 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1240 2461129.6240 13.05 05:22:18.59 +36:11:57.2
171.23848 -0.17259 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 1.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 05:22:18.59 +36:11:57.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: A0III (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6240,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1240 13.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:22:18.59 +36:11:57.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6240,13.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1240 13.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:42:34.68 +37:09:44.8 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J050056.14+380913.4,2461129.6240,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J050056.14+380913.4 20260330.1240 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-52-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_220504_TTUQ2b1x1_3216_iQDqkdbK/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:56.62 +38:09:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-58-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_20-51-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_21-57-59_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 30.1270* 05 41 02.74 +28 06 24.6 8.0 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
AB Tau,2461129.6270,8.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AB Tau 20260330.1270 8.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:41:02.74 +28:06:24.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6270,12.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1270 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:08:48.92 +27:30:35.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6270,13.20,0.05,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 20260330.1270 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:44:52.36 +28:38:16.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6270,13.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1270 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:05.91 +32:08:08.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FX Aur,2461129.6270,11.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FX Aur 20260330.1270 11.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:21.10 +28:36:32.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 6930423,2461129.6270,13.09,0.05,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 6930423 20260330.1270 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_220701_TTUQ2b1x1_20543_r8GMgidI/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:36:52.33 +29:02:16.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-02-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1291 2461129.6291 10.03 06:02:57.88 +18:03:45.3
191.38920 -2.07733 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 2.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3350286013727875584 | 06:02:58.01 +18:03:45.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 250743 J-Ks=-0.012+/-0.032 (A)
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 30.1291* 06 02 57.88 +18 03 45.3 10.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3350286013727875584,2461129.6291,10.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3350286013727875584 20260330.1291 10.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:02:57.88 +18:03:45.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1291 2461129.6291 12.49 06:49:29.67 +25:57:29.6
189.31911 11.11657 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 J102.3790+25.9729 | 06:49:29.05 +25:57:55.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.3790+25.9729,2461129.6291,12.49,0.05,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
ATO J102.3790+25.9729 20260330.1291 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:29.67 +25:57:29.6 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6291,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1291 12.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:25:11.92 +22:28:23.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6291,13.14,0.05,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 20260330.1291 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:40.79 +17:56:51.2 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6291,13.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1291 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:50.54 +21:26:55.4 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1291 2461129.6291 13.49 06:39:03.54 +25:33:24.7
188.66312 8.82214 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.1" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 06:39:03.54 +25:33:24.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6291,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1291 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:03.54 +25:33:24.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J065527.09+253420.2,2461129.6291,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J065527.09+253420.2 20260330.1291 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:26.73 +25:34:19.3 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6291,11.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1291 11.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:48.95 +25:32:12.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6291,13.11,0.05,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 20260330.1291 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_220905_TTUQ2b1x1_26485_UkUisrKR/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:44.75 +25:59:46.0 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-05-19_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 30.1338* 03 44 26.54 +19 36 56.7 7.6 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,2461129.6338,7.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1338 7.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:44:26.54 +19:36:56.7 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1338* 03 44 26.53 +19 36 56.7 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,2461129.6338,7.36,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1338 7.36CV 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/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:44:26.53 +19:36:56.7 ;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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1338* 03 55 06.38 +23 29 53.4 12.7 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6338,12.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1338 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/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:55:06.38 +23:29:53.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1338* 03 18 10.08 +21 43 53.6 12.3 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
NSVS J0318097+214350,2461129.6338,12.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0318097+214350 20260330.1338 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-16-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-06_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221705_TTUQ2b1x1_4835_XQEXgFta/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:18:10.08 +21:43:53.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-15-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-12-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0093_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_2026-03-29_22-12-06_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1315* 04 07 53.35 +02 51 29.6 12.7 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6315,12.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1315 12.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0143.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_221105_TTUQ2b1x1_15043_KW77VeVc/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-08-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_221105_TTUQ2b1x1_15043_KW77VeVc/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-10-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:07:53.35 +02:51:29.6 ;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_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-10-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0091_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_2026-03-29_22-08-17_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_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-13-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0143_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-10-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0091_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_2026-03-29_22-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1259 2461129.6259 13.55 06:56:13.17 +07:39:25.6
206.64533 4.54021 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 5.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J104.0593+07.6699 | 06:56:13.57 +07:39:48.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J104.0593+07.6699,2461129.6259,13.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J104.0593+07.6699 20260330.1259 13.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:13.17 +07:39:25.6 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1259 2461129.6259 13.46 06:58:24.62 +06:14:20.5
208.16076 4.38547 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASAS J065827+0613.8 | 06:58:26.64 +06:13:49.8 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2452490.00000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M6 1993yCat.3170....0M IRAS 06557+0617
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 J065827+0613.8,2461129.6259,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J065827+0613.8 20260330.1259 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:58:24.62 +06:14:20.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1259 2461129.6259 12.88 06:29:01.68 +05:52:29.1
205.14536 -2.27856 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 06:29:01.68 +05:52:29.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.281+/-0.035 (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
target,2461129.6259,12.88,0.05,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
target 20260330.1259 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:29:01.68 +05:52:29.1 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1259 2461129.6259 12.93 06:27:05.73 +06:27:37.3
204.40319 -2.43276 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" 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 | target | 06:27:05.73 +06:27:37.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.348+/-0.036 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6259,12.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1259 12.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_221305_TTUQ2b1x1_22527_gHkOZXcc/fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:05.73 +06:27:37.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-01-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0081_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-00-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6280,12.79,0.05,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 20260330.1280 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:08:49.00 +27:30:36.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1280 2461129.6280 12.90 05:40:55.40 +32:52:30.8
176.11874 1.21174 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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 J085.2241+32.8746 | 05:40:55.40 +32:52:30.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J085.2241+32.8746,2461129.6280,12.90,0.05,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
ATO J085.2241+32.8746 20260330.1280 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:40:55.40 +32:52:30.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6280,13.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1280 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_221506_TTUQ2b1x1_18198_q2DmFPII/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:44:52.42 +28:38:15.6 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-04-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-10_21-15-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-03-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1377* 04 13 37.69 +16 23 27.3 11.8 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6377,11.85,0.05,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 20260330.1377 11.85CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222102_TTUQ2b1x1_20896_eBHh3FjG/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222102_TTUQ2b1x1_20896_eBHh3FjG/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:13:37.69 +16:23:27.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0099_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_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0098_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_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0099_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_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1377 2461129.6377 11.17 04:03:43.88 +09:49:45.4
181.26703 -30.53731 galactic Tau Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 10.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3301966841372705664 | 04:03:43.91 +09:49:45.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.431+/-0.030 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1377* 04 03 43.88 +09 49 45.4 11.2 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3301966841372705664,2461129.6377,11.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3301966841372705664 20260330.1377 11.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-23-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222102_TTUQ2b1x1_20896_eBHh3FjG/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222102_TTUQ2b1x1_20896_eBHh3FjG/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0099.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:03:43.88 +09:49:45.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-22-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0099_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_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0098_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_2026-03-29_22-18-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0099_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_2026-03-29_22-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6300,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1300 12.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:25:11.93 +22:28:23.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6300,13.12,0.05,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 20260330.1300 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:40.86 +17:56:51.2 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6300,13.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1300 13.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:50.59 +21:26:54.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6300,11.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1300 11.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:49.00 +25:32:12.4 ;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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1300 2461129.6300 13.45 06:30:11.84 +20:10:02.4
192.59386 4.58228 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J097.5490+20.1673 | 06:30:11.84 +20:10:02.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: A1IV (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.441+/-0.074 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J097.5490+20.1673,2461129.6300,13.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J097.5490+20.1673 20260330.1300 13.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:30:11.84 +20:10:02.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6300,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1300 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-15-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_221907_TTUQ2b1x1_27464_i46HzTbu/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:44.69 +25:59:46.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-07-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-14-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-06-34_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 30.1351* 03 26 51.39 +40 12 59.4 12.6 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
V0375 Per,2461129.6351,12.56,0.05,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
V0375 Per 20260330.1351 12.56CV 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/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-18-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0148.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_222707_TTUQ2b1x1_25860_7KHeUXN0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-13-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0094.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_222707_TTUQ2b1x1_25860_7KHeUXN0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-14-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0095.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:51.39 +40:12:59.4 ;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_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-14-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0095_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_2026-03-29_22-13-53_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_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-17-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-14-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0095_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_2026-03-29_22-13-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0094_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1410 2461129.6410 12.65 03:33:10.09 +26:36:10.8
162.21648 -23.67328 galactic Tau Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 9.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 69747794985883520 | 03:33:08.52 +26:36:11.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K4 (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 30.1410* 03 33 10.09 +26 36 10.8 12.7 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 69747794985883520,2461129.6410,12.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 69747794985883520 20260330.1410 12.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-22-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:33:10.09 +26:36:10.8 ;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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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 30.1410* 04 28 20.41 +26 44 36.3 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,2461129.6410,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1410 12.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-22-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:20.41 +26:44:36.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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 30.1410* 04 28 27.20 +31 14 18.4 13.6 U Per 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6410,13.56,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1410 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/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0155.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-22-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:27.20 +31:14:18.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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 30.1410* 03 50 28.17 +27 40 07.0 11.1 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
V1192 Tau,2461129.6410,11.11,0.05,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
V1192 Tau 20260330.1410 11.11CV 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-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_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-22-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0102.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222906_TTUQ2b1x1_24738_mz4pPkJf/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:50:28.17 +27:40:07.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-23-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0103_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_2026-03-29_22-22-23_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 30.1446* 04 28 24.46 +23 18 42.1 11.8 U Tau 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6446,11.76,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1446 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223104_TTUQ2b1x1_18527_zBi5vbvO/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0108.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223104_TTUQ2b1x1_18527_zBi5vbvO/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:24.46 +23:18:42.1 ;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_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_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_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_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_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1446* 04 49 26.96 +19 05 08.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6446,13.75,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1446 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/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0161.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223104_TTUQ2b1x1_18527_zBi5vbvO/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0108.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223104_TTUQ2b1x1_18527_zBi5vbvO/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:49:26.96 +19:05:08.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_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_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-33-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0161_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-28-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0109_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_2026-03-29_22-27-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1434* 05 00 58.36 +05 04 43.8 12.8 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6434,12.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.1434 12.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_223304_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_9FuslxRr/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_223304_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_9FuslxRr/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:58.36 +05:04:43.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_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_2026-03-29_22-25-47_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_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_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_2026-03-29_22-25-47_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.1434* 05 15 32.43 +09 24 34.8 9.2 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
EV Ori,2461129.6434,9.20,0.05,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
EV Ori 20260330.1434 9.20CV 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/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_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_223304_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_9FuslxRr/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_223304_TTUQ2b1x1_16080_9FuslxRr/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:32.43 +09:24:34.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_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_2026-03-29_22-25-47_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_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-31-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-26-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0107_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_2026-03-29_22-25-47_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
target,2461129.6422,13.14,0.05,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 20260330.1422 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/Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_223705_TTUQ2b1x1_24102_AHz545xH/fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_223705_TTUQ2b1x1_24102_AHz545xH/fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:16:06.01 -08:49:50.6 ;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_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_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_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.1422* 05 39 42.91 -08 09 09.5 10.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1187 Ori,2461129.6422,10.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1187 Ori 20260330.1422 10.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-44-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0202.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_223705_TTUQ2b1x1_24102_AHz545xH/fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_223705_TTUQ2b1x1_24102_AHz545xH/fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0105.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:39:42.91 -08:09:09.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_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_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-25-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0105_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_22-43-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-24-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0440167+593502,2461129.6563,11.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0440167+593502 20260330.1563 11.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224704_TTUQ2b1x1_7878_rglgyZFk/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-44-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0120.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_224704_TTUQ2b1x1_7878_rglgyZFk/fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-45-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0121.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:40:17.27 +59:35:06.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-44-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-45-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0121_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_2026-03-29_22-44-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0120_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_2026-03-29_22-45-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0121_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_2026-03-29_22-44-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0120_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.6551,13.12,0.05,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 20260330.1551 13.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0118.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:17:37.64 +35:09:58.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6551,13.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1551 13.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0118.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:17:45.08 +40:23:27.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0608537+363513,2461129.6551,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0608537+363513 20260330.1551 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-15-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0233.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0118.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_224502_TTUQ2b1x1_29697_NohkFmcJ/fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:08:53.76 +36:35:08.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-43-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-14-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-42-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1598 2461129.6598 13.16 06:46:37.70 +57:44:49.0
158.08115 22.06503 galactic Lyn Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 1.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J101.6617+57.7399 | 06:46:37.70 +57:44:49.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G7 (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 J101.6617+57.7399,2461129.6598,13.16,0.05,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
ATO J101.6617+57.7399 20260330.1598 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/Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:37.70 +57:44:49.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.6598,13.90,0.05,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
target 20260330.1598 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/Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:52.29 +54:46:05.2 ;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_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GO Aur,2461129.6598,11.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GO Aur 20260330.1598 11.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_225101_TTUQ2b1x1_14016_k5bOE50l/fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:02.70 +50:29:34.4 ;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_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-50-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-20_23-58-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-49-33_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J064931.87+460627.5,2461129.6588,10.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J064931.87+460627.5 20260330.1588 10.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0257.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-10-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0258.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_225301_TTUQ2b1x1_6949_tXhRm4za/fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_225301_TTUQ2b1x1_6949_tXhRm4za/fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:32.16 +46:06:28.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_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_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_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
NSVS J0717362+501041,2461129.6588,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0717362+501041 20260330.1588 13.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0257.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-10-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0258.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_225301_TTUQ2b1x1_6949_tXhRm4za/fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_225301_TTUQ2b1x1_6949_tXhRm4za/fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:36.23 +50:10:41.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_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_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-48_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_00-09-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-48-03_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
NSVS J0514205+695157,2461129.6576,12.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0514205+695157 20260330.1576 12.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0123.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:14:19.98 +69:51:57.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_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_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0418017+711356,2461129.6576,12.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0418017+711356 20260330.1576 12.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0123.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:18:00.94 +71:13:51.8 ;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_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_22-41-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_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_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0437484+693139,2461129.6576,12.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0437484+693139 20260330.1576 12.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0122.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_224904_TTUQ2b1x1_580_sAvwUTz3/fd_Cam-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0123.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:37:49.01 +69:31:38.3 ;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_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_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_2026-03-29_22-47-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0123_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_2026-03-29_22-46-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0122_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.1890 2461129.6890 13.23 12:14:57.95 +63:47:16.1
129.59024 52.86640 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.1 pix This object is listed in asassn_transients_list.txt 1.4" SN 2026fvx 2026-03-21.12 15.6
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 | 12:14:57.95 +63:47:16.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.6890,13.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.1890 13.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0545.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_233314_TTUQ2b1x1_32597_lqHi5Hly/fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-31-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_233314_TTUQ2b1x1_32597_lqHi5Hly/fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-32-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0160.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:14:57.95 +63:47:16.1 ;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_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-32-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-31-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-32-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0160_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-14-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-31-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.7015,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.2015 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-53-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_235122_TTUQ2b1x1_23073_h57A6TT6/fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-49-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_235122_TTUQ2b1x1_23073_h57A6TT6/fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-50-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:03:16.33 +44:17:17.8 ;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_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-53-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-50-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-53-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-49-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-53-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-50-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-53-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-49-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2026* 16 30 42.66 +43 33 19.1 12.6 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.7026,12.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.2026 12.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-55-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0349.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-01-Q2b1x1_235321_TTUQ2b1x1_3223_WyZJDGNC/fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-51-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0178.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-01-Q2b1x1_235321_TTUQ2b1x1_3223_WyZJDGNC/fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0179.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:30:42.66 +43:33:19.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-55-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-55-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-51-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0178_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-55-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0179_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-55-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-51-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0178_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif