Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.6961,14.20,0.05,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
target 20260329.1961 14.20CV 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/Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-45-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-28_CI_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_235936_TTUQ2b1x1_1421_el4smdy0/fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-41-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0163.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-28_CI_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_235936_TTUQ2b1x1_1421_el4smdy0/fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-42-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:30:48.31 +59:58:23.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-45-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-42-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-45-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-41-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-45-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-42-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-45-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-41-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0163_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.6999,14.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.1999 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-46-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0577.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_000536_TTUQ2b1x1_16337_70UHXW8f/fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_000536_TTUQ2b1x1_16337_70UHXW8f/fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0170.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:54:40.61 +57:59:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-46-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0577_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-46-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0577_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-46-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0577_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_05-46-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0577_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-47-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0169_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.2010 2461128.7010 13.18 16:43:10.45 +54:54:43.3
83.34385 40.14477 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" 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 | target | 16:43:10.45 +54:54:43.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.7010,13.18,0.05,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 20260329.2010 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/Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_000735_TTUQ2b1x1_5094_wsPhyYJw/fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-48-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0171.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_000735_TTUQ2b1x1_5094_wsPhyYJw/fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-49-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0172.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:43:10.45 +54:54:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-49-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-48-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-49-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-48-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7078,13.32,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2078 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/CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-04-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_001938_TTUQ2b1x1_30917_qdOiexju/fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-58-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0183.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_001938_TTUQ2b1x1_30917_qdOiexju/fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0184.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:34:24.51 +34:43:28.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-04-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-04-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-04-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0184_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-04-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2152* 12 40 38.96 +30 30 25.3 14.3 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7152,14.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2152 14.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Com-01-Q2b1x1_002738_TTUQ2b1x1_28384_g7i9IwIY/fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0195.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Com-01-Q2b1x1_002738_TTUQ2b1x1_28384_g7i9IwIY/fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0196.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:40:38.96 +30:30:25.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0196_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0195_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0196_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0195_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2152* 12 47 18.47 +30 41 48.4 14.5 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.7152,14.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2152 14.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Com-01-Q2b1x1_002738_TTUQ2b1x1_28384_g7i9IwIY/fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0195.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Com-01-Q2b1x1_002738_TTUQ2b1x1_28384_g7i9IwIY/fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0196.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:47:18.47 +30:41:48.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0196_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0195_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0196_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-26-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-09-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0195_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0464 CVn,2461128.7162,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0464 CVn 20260329.2162 13.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_002936_TTUQ2b1x1_27625_PfUdDz87/fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0197.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_002936_TTUQ2b1x1_27625_PfUdDz87/fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-11-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:42:24.67 +28:22:26.3 ;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_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-11-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-11-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-10-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0197_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.7174,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2174 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-43-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_003136_TTUQ2b1x1_12877_BY3jnIpa/fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-12-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_003136_TTUQ2b1x1_12877_BY3jnIpa/fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:47:20.20 +30:42:16.3 ;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_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-43-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-43-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-12-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-43-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-43-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-12-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VY CrB,2461128.7184,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VY CrB 20260329.2184 13.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-45-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-46-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_003336_TTUQ2b1x1_27770_WxDTDOd8/fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0201.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_003336_TTUQ2b1x1_27770_WxDTDOd8/fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-14-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0202.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:06:11.57 +33:22:16.1 ;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_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-45-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-14-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-45-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-45-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-14-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0202_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-45-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-13-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0201_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1444366788334582272,2461128.7241,13.38,0.05,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 1444366788334582272 20260329.2241 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/Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-53-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_003538_TTUQ2b1x1_9193_5lglwIeF/fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0207.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_003538_TTUQ2b1x1_9193_5lglwIeF/fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:45:04.58 +25:01:11.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-53-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-53-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-53-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-53-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-22-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0207_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2262* 15 21 57.45 +21 31 45.0 14.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.7262,14.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2262 14.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_003937_TTUQ2b1x1_6491_VxPVKdV0/fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0211.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_003937_TTUQ2b1x1_6491_VxPVKdV0/fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0212.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:21:57.45 +21:31:45.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-25-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0211_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2363* 16 17 06.82 +21 30 22.2 14.1 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,2461128.7363,14.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2363 14.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-02-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0535.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-06-Q2b1x1_004137_TTUQ2b1x1_21064_wGNByBo3/fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-39-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-06-Q2b1x1_004137_TTUQ2b1x1_21064_wGNByBo3/fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:17:06.82 +21:30:22.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-02-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0535_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-02-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0535_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-39-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-02-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0535_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-02-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0535_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-39-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2273* 13 13 03.20 +18 09 33.3 13.5 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3937271703648087040,2461128.7273,13.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3937271703648087040 20260329.2273 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/Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0415.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_004540_TTUQ2b1x1_22983_aYgOiqa2/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_004540_TTUQ2b1x1_22983_aYgOiqa2/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0214.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:13:03.20 +18:09:33.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0214_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0214_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2273* 13 19 52.43 +13 48 45.6 14.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.7273,14.38,0.05,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
target 20260329.2273 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0415.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_004540_TTUQ2b1x1_22983_aYgOiqa2/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_004540_TTUQ2b1x1_22983_aYgOiqa2/fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0214.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:19:52.43 +13:48:45.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0214_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-27-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0214_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-14-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-26-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.7285,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2285 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_004738_TTUQ2b1x1_4530_A7rIew8V/fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-28-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0215.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_004738_TTUQ2b1x1_4530_A7rIew8V/fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-29-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0216.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:02:04.29 +14:43:13.0 ;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_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-29-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-28-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-29-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0216_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-28-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0215_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2306* 15 53 07.70 +12 18 59.4 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7306,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2306 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/Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-10-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0544.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_005142_TTUQ2b1x1_25663_Vya4eZot/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_005142_TTUQ2b1x1_25663_Vya4eZot/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-32-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0220.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:53:07.70 +12:18:59.4 ;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_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-32-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0220_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-32-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0220_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2317* 14 05 26.01 +06 41 21.6 13.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7317,12.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2317 12.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0444.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0221.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0222.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:05:26.01 +06:41:21.6 ;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_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7317,13.02,0.05,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 20260329.2317 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/Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0444.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0221.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0222.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:41:59.75 +09:28:32.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2317* 13 48 24.15 +07 07 07.0 14.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7317,14.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2317 14.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0444.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0221.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_005339_TTUQ2b1x1_9705_GwEAQQxw/fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0222.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:48:24.15 +07:07:07.0 ;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_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0222_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0444_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-33-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0221_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2328* 14 34 36.44 +06 32 48.7 13.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7328,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2328 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_005537_TTUQ2b1x1_25194_l6WINJ83/fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-34-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0223.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_005537_TTUQ2b1x1_25194_l6WINJ83/fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-35-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0224.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:34:36.44 +06:32:48.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-35-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-34-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-35-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0224_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-34-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0223_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2340* 15 19 18.73 +07 53 06.7 12.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0423 Ser,2461128.7340,12.27,0.05,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
V0423 Ser 20260329.2340 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/Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-23-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0557.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-24-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0558.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_005737_TTUQ2b1x1_7749_5A3p34c2/fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-36-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_005737_TTUQ2b1x1_7749_5A3p34c2/fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-37-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:19:18.73 +07:53:06.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0557_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0557_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-36-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0557_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-23-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0557_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-36-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2408* 14 18 56.25 -04 32 41.7 10.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7409,10.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2409 10.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0189.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_010136_TTUQ2b1x1_14664_5fF726Z5/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_010136_TTUQ2b1x1_14664_5fF726Z5/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0238.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:18:56.25 -04:32:41.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2408* 14 29 43.31 -01 27 40.0 13.1 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7409,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2409 13.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0189.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_010136_TTUQ2b1x1_14664_5fF726Z5/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_010136_TTUQ2b1x1_14664_5fF726Z5/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0238.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:29:43.31 -01:27:40.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-47-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7446,12.11,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2446 12.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:38:41.52 -11:59:59.2 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2446* 14 18 52.84 -08 47 40.4 13.7 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7446,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2446 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:18:52.84 -08:47:40.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7446,13.63,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2446 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/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:22:39.52 -11:02:55.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7446,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2446 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:53:47.68 -11:55:08.5 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7446,14.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2446 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_010537_TTUQ2b1x1_8574_T7bFnAQj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:24:39.98 -09:28:18.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-51-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7482,13.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2482 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_010738_TTUQ2b1x1_24901_cDNMon42/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-56-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_010738_TTUQ2b1x1_24901_cDNMon42/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-57-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:35:21.73 -07:43:49.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-57-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-56-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-57-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-56-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.1863* 13 34 01.87 -14 21 07.2 12.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.6863,12.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.1863 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/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_010940_TTUQ2b1x1_4947_McFtIEFI/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_010940_TTUQ2b1x1_4947_McFtIEFI/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:34:01.87 -14:21:07.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.6863,12.76,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.1863 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/Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_010940_TTUQ2b1x1_4947_McFtIEFI/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0149.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_010940_TTUQ2b1x1_4947_McFtIEFI/fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:12.21 -17:15:40.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-30-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-28_23-26-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0149_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2228* 14 04 04.28 -17 44 21.0 11.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7228,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2228 11.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:04:04.28 -17:44:21.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2228* 13 55 00.76 -15 50 54.8 12.4 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7228,12.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2228 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/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:55:00.76 -15:50:54.8 ;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_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2228* 14 12 04.55 -17 32 31.7 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7228,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2228 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:12:04.55 -17:32:31.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2228* 14 08 37.79 -18 13 39.4 13.5 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7228,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2228 13.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:37.79 -18:13:39.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2228* 14 15 52.68 -15 16 32.0 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7228,12.79,0.05,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 20260329.2228 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/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-26-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0147.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_011141_TTUQ2b1x1_17233_1EiCnU4d/fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:15:52.68 -15:16:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-21-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-25-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-20-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7576,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2576 11.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:09:20.57 -14:56:15.0 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7576,12.38,0.05,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 20260329.2576 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:57:47.48 -15:58:06.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7576,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2576 12.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:20:07.78 -21:12:55.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7576,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2576 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:22:01.56 -14:29:44.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GI Lib,2461128.7576,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GI Lib 20260329.2576 12.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-05-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_011342_TTUQ2b1x1_14455_Jl8kxwsz/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:04:41.87 -17:25:07.7 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-11-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-10-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7207,12.73,0.05,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 20260329.2207 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/Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_011541_TTUQ2b1x1_28932_8EQBypft/fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0203.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_011541_TTUQ2b1x1_28932_8EQBypft/fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0204.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:36:25.71 -22:52:23.5 ;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_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7207,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2207 13.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_011541_TTUQ2b1x1_28932_8EQBypft/fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0203.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_011541_TTUQ2b1x1_28932_8EQBypft/fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0204.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:26:05.75 -22:48:16.1 ;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_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-19-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-15-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0203_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.2495 2461128.7495 13.52 18:03:05.34 +46:23:20.2
73.55331 27.30301 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:03:05.34 +46:23:20.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G9 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2495* 18 03 05.34 +46 23 20.2 13.5 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,2461128.7495,13.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2495 13.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-02-Q2b1x1_012938_TTUQ2b1x1_20523_Wu2j893Q/fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0249.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-02-Q2b1x1_012938_TTUQ2b1x1_20523_Wu2j893Q/fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:05.34 +46:23:20.2 ;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_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.2495 2461128.7495 12.14 17:57:16.00 +49:50:56.8
77.21644 28.87591 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1364275990546119168 | 17:57:13.78 +49:50:53.8 (Gaia DR3) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) SpType: F7 (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 29.2495* 17 57 16.00 +49 50 56.8 12.1 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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1364275990546119168,2461128.7495,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1364275990546119168 20260329.2495 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/Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-02-Q2b1x1_012938_TTUQ2b1x1_20523_Wu2j893Q/fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0249.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-02-Q2b1x1_012938_TTUQ2b1x1_20523_Wu2j893Q/fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:16.00 +49:50:56.8 ;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_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-59-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-57-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-58-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0249_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2432* 17 08 56.43 +33 39 35.5 13.0 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,2461128.7432,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.2432 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-22-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-03-Q2b1x1_013139_TTUQ2b1x1_19136_6qitWeUi/fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-49-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0241.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-03-Q2b1x1_013139_TTUQ2b1x1_19136_6qitWeUi/fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-50-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0242.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:08:56.43 +33:39:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-22-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-50-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-22-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-49-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0241_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-22-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-50-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-22-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_00-49-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0241_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2621* 17 07 17.31 +17 10 20.5 12.0 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
VY Her,2461128.7621,11.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VY Her 20260329.2621 11.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-11-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0545.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-12-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0546.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-09-Q2b1x1_013738_TTUQ2b1x1_29498_zJNI4ibN/fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-16-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0257.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-09-Q2b1x1_013738_TTUQ2b1x1_29498_zJNI4ibN/fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-17-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0258.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:07:17.31 +17:10:20.5 ;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_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-11-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-17-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0258_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-11-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-16-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-11-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-17-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0258_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-11-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0545_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-16-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0257_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2656* 16 21 34.60 -01 13 00.9 12.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7656,12.85,0.05,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 20260329.2656 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/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0259.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0260.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:21:34.60 -01:13:00.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2656* 16 08 22.70 -02 52 10.7 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7656,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2656 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0259.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0260.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:08:22.70 -02:52:10.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2656* 16 15 48.88 +00 51 35.7 13.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7656,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2656 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0259.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0260.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:15:48.88 -00:51:35.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.2656 2461128.7656 12.32 16:40:54.07 -00:46:27.2
15.90320 28.27745 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J250.2317-00.7848 | 16:40:54.07 -00:46:27.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.979+/-0.035 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J250.2317-00.7848,2461128.7656,12.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J250.2317-00.7848 20260329.2656 12.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-19-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0505.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0259.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014142_TTUQ2b1x1_17316_Tn3UZzAv/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0260.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:40:54.07 -00:46:27.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-22-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-21-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0259_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.2798* 18 02 03.98 +33 17 09.5 13.3 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
NSVS J1802024+331706,2461128.7798,13.26,0.05,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 J1802024+331706 20260329.2798 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/Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-49-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-05-Q2b1x1_014540_TTUQ2b1x1_14790_W8QRcwzk/fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-42-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-05-Q2b1x1_014540_TTUQ2b1x1_14790_W8QRcwzk/fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-43-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:02:03.98 +33:17:09.5 ;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_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-49-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-43-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-49-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-42-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-49-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-43-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-49-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-42-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7839,12.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2839 12.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:06:40.11 -10:28:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7839,13.30,0.05,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 20260329.2839 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/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:50:34.79 -12:33:31.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7839,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2839 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_014947_TTUQ2b1x1_30076_odiH4SB7/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:14:31.35 -09:09:52.8 ;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_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-48-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AY Lyr,2461128.7880,13.43,0.05,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
AY Lyr 20260329.2880 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/Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_015532_TTUQ2b1x1_32162_H7Fv8sz0/fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0271.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_015532_TTUQ2b1x1_32162_H7Fv8sz0/fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:26.64 +37:59:51.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0271_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_01-54-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0271_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.7945,12.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.2945 12.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_020502_TTUQ2b1x1_8698_tvCA0anX/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_020502_TTUQ2b1x1_8698_tvCA0anX/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:59:17.87 -19:01:55.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0273_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0273_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J160554.16-210813.7,2461128.7945,13.19,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J160554.16-210813.7 20260329.2945 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/Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_020502_TTUQ2b1x1_8698_tvCA0anX/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_020502_TTUQ2b1x1_8698_tvCA0anX/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:05:54.12 -21:08:20.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0273_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-04-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-03-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0273_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.2994 2461128.7994 12.47 18:11:19.44 +16:27:10.1
43.48355 16.12780 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4499062698796925824 | 18:11:19.49 +16:27:09.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.296+/-0.028 (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!
TCP 2026 03 29.2994* 18 11 19.44 +16 27 10.1 12.5 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
Gaia DR3 4499062698796925824,2461128.7994,12.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4499062698796925824 20260329.2994 12.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0595.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0596.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_021202_TTUQ2b1x1_14167_R0u1ebVO/fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0275.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_021202_TTUQ2b1x1_14167_R0u1ebVO/fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-11-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:19.44 +16:27:10.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-11-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-11-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8007,13.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3007 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/Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_021402_TTUQ2b1x1_18073_o6uWFyEk/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_021402_TTUQ2b1x1_18073_o6uWFyEk/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:34:26.09 -21:54:26.8 ;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_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8007,13.63,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3007 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/Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_021402_TTUQ2b1x1_18073_o6uWFyEk/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_021402_TTUQ2b1x1_18073_o6uWFyEk/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:45:04.79 -22:29:19.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-13-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-12-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J170804-0240.7,2461128.8031,10.91,0.05,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 J170804-0240.7 20260329.3031 10.91CV 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0509.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-24-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_021732_TTUQ2b1x1_21152_hxF5FMQr/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-15-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_021732_TTUQ2b1x1_21152_hxF5FMQr/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-16-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0282.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:08:03.38 -02:40:43.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-16-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0282_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-15-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-16-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0282_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-15-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3122 2461128.8122 12.62 18:46:47.61 +23:35:47.0
53.71855 11.48158 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" 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 J281.6988+23.5983 | 18:46:47.61 +23:35:47.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3122* 18 46 47.61 +23 35 47.0 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
ATO J281.6988+23.5983,2461128.8122,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J281.6988+23.5983 20260329.3122 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0541.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-08-Q2b1x1_023032_TTUQ2b1x1_26288_CCA2S8uy/fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0289.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-08-Q2b1x1_023032_TTUQ2b1x1_26288_CCA2S8uy/fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0290.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:46:47.61 +23:35:47.0 ;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_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0541_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0290_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0541_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0541_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0290_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0541_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8194,12.17,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3194 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0291.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:05:07.86 -11:15:01.7 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3194* 17 20 20.03 -13 38 38.9 13.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8194,13.21,0.05,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 20260329.3194 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0291.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:20.03 -13:38:38.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8194,13.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3194 13.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0291.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_024102_TTUQ2b1x1_29546_9CpT1Beh/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:55:06.30 -08:46:00.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-40-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-39-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0291_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8224,11.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3224 11.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_024517_TTUQ2b1x1_6655_177KnMlY/fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_024517_TTUQ2b1x1_6655_177KnMlY/fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:28:44.75 -36:20:45.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8224,12.44,0.05,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 20260329.3224 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/Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_024517_TTUQ2b1x1_6655_177KnMlY/fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_024517_TTUQ2b1x1_6655_177KnMlY/fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:50:26.27 -33:44:39.5 ;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_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-44-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_03-18-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-43-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J191216.17+321356.2,2461128.8236,13.12,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J191216.17+321356.2 20260329.3236 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/Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0401.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_024702_TTUQ2b1x1_3626_p1PfRd8T/fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-45-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_024702_TTUQ2b1x1_3626_p1PfRd8T/fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-46-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0298.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:15.94 +32:14:04.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-45-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-46-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-45-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8315,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3315 11.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0299.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0300.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:51:34.80 -20:32:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8315,12.89,0.05,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 20260329.3315 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0299.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0300.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:27:27.33 -14:22:26.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4135934037241987072,2461128.8315,12.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4135934037241987072 20260329.3315 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0299.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_025817_TTUQ2b1x1_17632_WVSeNgqa/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0300.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:09:01.33 -16:23:17.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-56-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J175306.32-023213.1,2461128.8368,12.64,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J175306.32-023213.1 20260329.3368 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/Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_030602_TTUQ2b1x1_32725_dn2r8nlO/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0305.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_030602_TTUQ2b1x1_32725_dn2r8nlO/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-05-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:06.43 -02:32:19.9 ;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_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-05-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-05-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3334 2461128.8334 13.19 19:37:08.49 +37:11:06.1
70.92102 7.76619 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J294.2831+37.1857 | 19:37:08.49 +37:11:06.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J294.2831+37.1857,2461128.8334,13.19,0.05,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
ATO J294.2831+37.1857 20260329.3334 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:08.49 +37:11:06.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3334 2461128.8334 12.74 19:05:09.72 +41:49:26.0
72.46060 15.33001 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 5.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2103942850102822144 | 19:05:08.74 +41:49:28.4 (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 2103942850102822144,2461128.8334,12.74,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2103942850102822144 20260329.3334 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:09.72 +41:49:26.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3334 2461128.8334 13.00 19:54:30.32 +41:28:37.2
76.35035 6.93955 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 | ATO J298.6189+41.4677 | 19:54:29.60 +41:28:03.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G3/4III/IV 2016AJ....151...13G LAMOST J195429.60+412803.5
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J298.6189+41.4677,2461128.8334,13.00,0.05,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
ATO J298.6189+41.4677 20260329.3334 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_030102_TTUQ2b1x1_2826_P7AXO5L8/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:30.32 +41:28:37.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-00-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_02-59-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3346* 18 44 32.70 +16 19 35.9 13.6 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
Dauban V422,2461128.8346,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Dauban V422 20260329.3346 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_030247_TTUQ2b1x1_6177_S9r1Yf1y/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_030247_TTUQ2b1x1_6177_S9r1Yf1y/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:32.70 +16:19:35.9 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4479832038592034560,2461128.8346,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4479832038592034560 20260329.3346 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_030247_TTUQ2b1x1_6177_S9r1Yf1y/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_030247_TTUQ2b1x1_6177_S9r1Yf1y/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:40:04.50 +09:58:38.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-02-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-01-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3405 2461128.8405 13.20 16:12:28.15 -25:05:24.7
350.28453 18.78104 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" 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 | EPIC 203745988 | 16:12:27.21 -25:04:51.2 (Gaia DR3) | VAR (local) | 0.307855000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EPIC 203745988,2461128.8405,13.20,0.05,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
EPIC 203745988 20260329.3405 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/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0308.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:12:28.15 -25:05:24.7 ;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_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J161332-2655.8,2461128.8405,12.49,0.05,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
ASAS J161332-2655.8 20260329.3405 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/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0308.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:13:31.76 -26:55:46.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZZ Sco,2461128.8405,12.52,0.05,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
ZZ Sco 20260329.3405 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/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_031117_TTUQ2b1x1_15149_cTQ6x14p/fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0308.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:01.00 -27:26:45.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0308_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-09-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-09-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3494 2461128.8494 13.02 20:08:58.27 +42:33:19.6
78.68488 5.20982 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 J302.2369+42.5614 | 20:08:58.27 +42:33:19.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J302.2369+42.5614,2461128.8494,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J302.2369+42.5614 20260329.3494 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/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:08:58.27 +42:33:19.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3494 2461128.8494 13.13 20:29:16.48 +47:34:16.0
84.86974 5.04593 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 8.3 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 J307.2976+47.5711 | 20:29:13.47 +47:34:13.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J307.2976+47.5711,2461128.8494,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J307.2976+47.5711 20260329.3494 13.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:29:16.48 +47:34:16.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3494 2461128.8494 13.29 20:06:43.95 +46:20:28.9
81.69501 7.56464 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J301.6884+46.3412 | 20:06:47.78 +46:20:11.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1V (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.915+/-0.044 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J301.6884+46.3412,2461128.8494,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J301.6884+46.3412 20260329.3494 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:43.95 +46:20:28.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2179833964457946368,2461128.8494,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2179833964457946368 20260329.3494 13.39CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:31:31.65 +48:57:07.5 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J205349.00+452940.9,2461128.8494,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J205349.00+452940.9 20260329.3494 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_032402_TTUQ2b1x1_32101_NUDz81g5/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:53:48.72 +45:29:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-23-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-22-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1915544+225916,2461128.8506,12.79,0.05,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 J1915544+225916 20260329.3506 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:15:55.04 +22:59:10.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192721.70+245236.3,2461128.8506,13.04,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J192721.70+245236.3 20260329.3506 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:27:21.75 +24:52:37.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0474 Vul,2461128.8506,12.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0474 Vul 20260329.3506 12.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:51.01 +22:24:12.3 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J193237.30+235100.4,2461128.8506,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J193237.30+235100.4 20260329.3506 13.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:32:37.35 +23:50:59.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1918392+211216,2461128.8506,13.02,0.05,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
NSVS J1918392+211216 20260329.3506 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:18:39.29 +21:12:24.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3506 2461128.8506 12.79 19:40:48.37 +18:25:30.1
54.89501 -2.08381 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J295.2040+18.4313 | 19:40:48.46 +18:25:28.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.197+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.2040+18.4313,2461128.8506,12.79,0.05,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
ATO J295.2040+18.4313 20260329.3506 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:48.37 +18:25:30.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3506 2461128.8506 11.84 19:42:35.13 +20:07:08.5
56.57586 -1.61091 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J295.6549+20.1119 | 19:42:35.61 +20:07:04.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.6549+20.1119,2461128.8506,11.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.6549+20.1119 20260329.3506 11.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:42:35.13 +20:07:08.5 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1947128+205819,2461128.8506,11.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1947128+205819 20260329.3506 11.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:12.22 +20:58:17.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 11223386,2461128.8506,12.11,0.05,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
NSVS 11223386 20260329.3506 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/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:47.95 +21:28:17.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1928552+211114,2461128.8506,13.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1928552+211114 20260329.3506 13.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:55.19 +21:11:15.9 ;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_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1929301+212217,2461128.8506,12.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1929301+212217 20260329.3506 12.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:30.17 +21:22:18.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 11233406,2461128.8506,12.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 11233406 20260329.3506 12.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-51-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_032547_TTUQ2b1x1_14844_8QaSj88K/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:54.04 +20:40:23.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-25-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3550 2461128.8550 12.85 18:17:46.63 -12:43:31.4
17.78888 1.52442 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" 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 4153498190053529088 | 18:17:46.16 -12:43:35.5 (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!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 17 46.63 -12 43 31.4 12.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4153498190053529088,2461128.8550,12.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4153498190053529088 20260329.3550 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:17:46.63 -12:43:31.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 19 59.94 -06 17 52.4 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J182000.04-061800.9,2461128.8550,13.09,0.05,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
ZTF J182000.04-061800.9 20260329.3550 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:59.94 -06:17:52.4 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 08 10.77 -12 25 33.5 12.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8550,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3550 12.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:10.77 -12:25:33.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 07 55.48 -08 39 50.8 12.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J180755.71-083947.8,2461128.8550,12.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J180755.71-083947.8 20260329.3550 12.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:07:55.48 -08:39:50.8 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1756504-062553,2461128.8550,12.49,0.05,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
NSVS J1756504-062553 20260329.3550 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:56:50.50 -06:25:56.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 05 52.16 -06 53 19.7 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J180552.18-065319.5,2461128.8550,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J180552.18-065319.5 20260329.3550 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:52.16 -06:53:19.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 09 30.52 -06 51 16.8 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1809306-065115,2461128.8550,12.89,0.05,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
NSVS J1809306-065115 20260329.3550 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:09:30.52 -06:51:16.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 08 53.05 -07 18 06.5 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4171067316398094208,2461128.8550,12.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4171067316398094208 20260329.3550 12.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:53.05 -07:18:06.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 05 47.53 -13 11 19.3 11.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J180548-1311.3,2461128.8550,11.19,0.05,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
ASAS J180548-1311.3 20260329.3550 11.19CV 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:47.53 -13:11:19.3 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3550* 18 02 05.40 -13 49 58.1 12.7 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J180205.45-135000.5,2461128.8550,12.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J180205.45-135000.5 20260329.3550 12.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-21-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_033217_TTUQ2b1x1_16457_WDo44kII/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:02:05.40 -13:49:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-31-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0890 Oph,2461128.8565,13.38,0.05,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
V0890 Oph 20260329.3565 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0315.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0316.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:29.98 +09:07:00.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J190843.37+045819.2,2461128.8565,13.04,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J190843.37+045819.2 20260329.3565 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0315.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0316.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:08:42.32 +04:58:24.9 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3565* 18 53 07.94 +02 51 38.2 13.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J185308.05+025137.7,2461128.8565,13.16,0.05,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
ZTF J185308.05+025137.7 20260329.3565 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0315.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_033417_TTUQ2b1x1_26012_9KqBioPH/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0316.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:07.94 +02:51:38.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-33-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-32-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.8623,13.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.3623 13.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:10:55.52 +56:43:13.0 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J203749.12+512848.3,2461128.8623,13.04,0.05,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
ZTF J203749.12+512848.3 20260329.3623 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:37:48.66 +51:28:47.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3623 2461128.8623 13.12 20:50:12.52 +56:47:13.1
94.20965 8.04872 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 4.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J312.5574+56.7912 | 20:50:12.52 +56:47:13.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J312.5574+56.7912,2461128.8623,13.12,0.05,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
ATO J312.5574+56.7912 20260329.3623 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:50:12.52 +56:47:13.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 25231,2461128.8623,12.91,0.05,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
NSV 25231 20260329.3623 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:39:59.87 +49:57:49.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3281971,2461128.8623,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 3281971 20260329.3623 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:23:53.36 +54:35:18.1 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J214214.23+542136.6,2461128.8623,12.56,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J214214.23+542136.6 20260329.3623 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:13.42 +54:21:30.4 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8623,12.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3623 12.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:46:35.35 +52:18:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3298248,2461128.8623,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 3298248 20260329.3623 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:43.88 +51:13:54.7 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5856025,2461128.8623,10.56,0.05,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 5856025 20260329.3623 10.56CV 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:26.54 +50:48:11.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2100331+500302,2461128.8623,11.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2100331+500302 20260329.3623 11.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:00:33.35 +50:03:04.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J214248.81+563403.1,2461128.8623,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J214248.81+563403.1 20260329.3623 13.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:48.63 +56:33:59.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J214614.97+514437.8,2461128.8623,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J214614.97+514437.8 20260329.3623 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:46:14.62 +51:44:37.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2148354+572324,2461128.8623,12.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2148354+572324 20260329.3623 12.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:48:35.14 +57:23:20.8 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0480 Cep,2461128.8623,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0480 Cep 20260329.3623 13.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:17:07.61 +55:30:17.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5850227,2461128.8623,11.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 5850227 20260329.3623 11.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:12:59.69 +50:37:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1088 Cyg,2461128.8623,12.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1088 Cyg 20260329.3623 12.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:14.25 +53:04:01.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J212046.13+530618.7,2461128.8623,12.73,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J212046.13+530618.7 20260329.3623 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:46.14 +53:06:18.1 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J211828.84+500850.2,2461128.8623,10.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J211828.84+500850.2 20260329.3623 10.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_034247_TTUQ2b1x1_711_GAKfBC7X/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:18:28.73 +50:08:50.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-41-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3652 2461128.8652 11.21 15:20:21.68 -37:35:16.4
332.92717 16.46190 galactic Lup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" FM Lup
Type: SRA
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
10.000 V 14.700 V 2453113.00000 162.000000000000 Me
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FM Lup,2461128.8652,11.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FM Lup 20260329.3652 11.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0025.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0071.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_034647_TTUQ2b1x1_22469_3fHnrPfm/fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_034647_TTUQ2b1x1_22469_3fHnrPfm/fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0322.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:20:21.68 -37:35:16.4 ;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_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3652 2461128.8652 12.37 16:05:26.66 -30:41:42.3
344.97829 15.92147 galactic Lup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 8.6 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 6037026170378379392 | 16:05:26.87 -30:41:39.9 (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 Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6037026170378379392,2461128.8652,12.37,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6037026170378379392 20260329.3652 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/Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0025.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0071.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_034647_TTUQ2b1x1_22469_3fHnrPfm/fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_034647_TTUQ2b1x1_22469_3fHnrPfm/fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0322.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:05:26.66 -30:41:42.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-46-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-27-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-45-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2031792622220938368,2461128.8635,13.49,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2031792622220938368 20260329.3635 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:08.31 +29:23:21.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J193448.37+304534.3,2461128.8635,13.16,0.05,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
ZTF J193448.37+304534.3 20260329.3635 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:47.51 +30:45:18.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
KY Vul,2461128.8635,12.11,0.05,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
KY Vul 20260329.3635 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:26:37.93 +28:45:08.7 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J193707.85+281135.3,2461128.8635,12.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J193707.85+281135.3 20260329.3635 12.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:06.44 +28:11:44.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J201825.55+284423.1,2461128.8635,12.33,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J201825.55+284423.1 20260329.3635 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:18:25.33 +28:44:20.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
TSVSC1 TN-N033202032-694-82-2,2461128.8635,12.52,0.05,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
TSVSC1 TN-N033202032-694-82-2 20260329.3635 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:22.73 +30:49:27.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1947370+264540,2461128.8635,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1947370+264540 20260329.3635 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-49-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_034432_TTUQ2b1x1_23354_njQQwo1G/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0320.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:37.04 +26:45:42.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-43-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-42-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-LPV-252046,2461128.8683,10.76,0.05,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
OGLE-BLG-LPV-252046 20260329.3683 10.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:50:32.23 -19:01:10.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4123863465516135296,2461128.8683,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4123863465516135296 20260329.3683 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:45:55.07 -16:39:04.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 12.83 18:10:38.31 -16:36:40.7
13.54929 1.18429 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 3.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4145587822368138624 | 18:10:39.37 -16:36:42.5 (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 4145587822368138624,2461128.8683,12.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4145587822368138624 20260329.3683 12.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:38.31 -16:36:40.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3683* 18 08 25.18 -15 35 35.1 12.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 10249,2461128.8683,12.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 10249 20260329.3683 12.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:25.18 -15:35:35.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 12.06 18:10:50.33 -18:33:33.8
11.86551 0.20312 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J272.6993-18.5538 | 18:10:47.83 -18:33:13.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J272.6993-18.5538,2461128.8683,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J272.6993-18.5538 20260329.3683 12.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:50.33 -18:33:33.8 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V4724 Sgr,2461128.8683,11.09,0.05,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
V4724 Sgr 20260329.3683 11.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:57.31 -18:52:14.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4095518669864035072,2461128.8683,12.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4095518669864035072 20260329.3683 12.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:47.34 -18:51:42.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J181127.87-182701.8,2461128.8683,12.77,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J181127.87-182701.8 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:27.46 -18:27:03.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8683,13.21,0.05,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 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:18:20.73 -18:56:03.5 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8683,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3683 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:56:45.80 -16:44:23.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J180748.83-162422.8,2461128.8683,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J180748.83-162422.8 20260329.3683 12.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:07:48.58 -16:24:23.2 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J172429.02-165842.6,2461128.8683,12.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J172429.02-165842.6 20260329.3683 12.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:24:29.05 -16:58:43.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J180525-2123.6,2461128.8683,12.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J180525-2123.6 20260329.3683 12.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:24.34 -21:23:33.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.73 18:03:39.34 -22:07:17.6
7.93443 -0.06072 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J270.9140-22.1217 | 18:03:39.38 -22:07:18.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.672+/-0.030 (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 J270.9140-22.1217,2461128.8683,11.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J270.9140-22.1217 20260329.3683 11.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:39.34 -22:07:17.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 9.85 18:10:38.70 -19:17:57.4
11.19526 -0.11359 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J272.6646-19.3047 | 18:10:38.69 -19:17:57.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1922AnHar..97.....C HD 166292 J-Ks=0.112+/-0.030 (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
ATO J272.6646-19.3047,2461128.8683,9.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J272.6646-19.3047 20260329.3683 9.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:38.70 -19:17:57.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.46 18:12:01.79 -18:47:42.0
11.79481 -0.15754 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J273.0122-18.7890 | 18:12:01.88 -18:47:42.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.815+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J273.0122-18.7890,2461128.8683,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J273.0122-18.7890 20260329.3683 11.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:12:01.79 -18:47:42.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 12.31 18:11:42.79 -18:42:35.5
11.83341 -0.05087 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 | ATO J272.9305-18.7064 | 18:11:42.85 -18:42:37.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.766+/-0.030 (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 J272.9305-18.7064,2461128.8683,12.31,0.05,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
ATO J272.9305-18.7064 20260329.3683 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:42.79 -18:42:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J175202.11-204157.9,2461128.8683,12.71,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J175202.11-204157.9 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:52:02.04 -20:41:57.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J174113-1639.7,2461128.8683,12.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J174113-1639.7 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:41:12.50 -16:39:41.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.89 18:09:17.95 -15:27:52.9
14.39852 2.01955 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4145960316330015232 | 18:09:18.04 -15:27:52.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.696+/-0.037 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3683* 18 09 17.95 -15 27 52.9 11.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4145960316330015232,2461128.8683,11.89,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4145960316330015232 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:09:17.95 -15:27:52.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3683* 18 10 26.62 -15 00 16.2 12.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4146072775720222848,2461128.8683,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4146072775720222848 20260329.3683 12.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:26.62 -15:00:16.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4095087940490310656,2461128.8683,11.97,0.05,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 4095087940490310656 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:18.93 -19:28:13.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4095533788152801152,2461128.8683,11.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4095533788152801152 20260329.3683 11.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:11.40 -19:02:22.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V5738 Sgr,2461128.8683,10.54,0.05,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
V5738 Sgr 20260329.3683 10.54CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:41.54 -22:10:57.8 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.70 18:09:48.36 -18:56:56.5
11.40624 0.22910 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4095538293597312000 | 18:09:48.48 -18:56:56.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.717+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4095538293597312000,2461128.8683,11.70,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4095538293597312000 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:09:48.36 -18:56:56.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 10.66 18:12:00.19 -18:04:25.1
12.42430 0.19480 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4095698306894619648 | 18:12:00.51 -18:04:24.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4095698306894619648,2461128.8683,10.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4095698306894619648 20260329.3683 10.66CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:12:00.19 -18:04:25.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3683* 17 57 09.27 -15 34 53.7 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J175709.80-153448.6,2461128.8683,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J175709.80-153448.6 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:09.27 -15:34:53.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 12.59 18:05:08.88 -20:59:02.6
9.09583 0.19515 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J271.2897-20.9885 | 18:05:09.01 -20:59:03.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.785+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J271.2897-20.9885,2461128.8683,12.59,0.05,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
ATO J271.2897-20.9885 20260329.3683 12.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:08.88 -20:59:02.6 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.80 18:11:53.28 -18:59:57.2
11.59962 -0.22632 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J272.9744-18.9982 | 18:11:53.19 -19:00:00.5 (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 J272.9744-18.9982,2461128.8683,11.80,0.05,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
ATO J272.9744-18.9982 20260329.3683 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:53.28 -18:59:57.2 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.93 18:11:36.98 -19:03:05.7
11.52282 -0.19522 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4095489605845236352 | 18:11:37.09 -19:03:06.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.756+/-0.037 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4095489605845236352,2461128.8683,11.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4095489605845236352 20260329.3683 11.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:36.98 -19:03:05.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 11.14 18:11:11.91 -17:05:28.3
13.19329 0.83565 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4096021730790844928 | 18:11:11.96 -17:05:25.8 (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 4096021730790844928,2461128.8683,11.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4096021730790844928 20260329.3683 11.14CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:11.91 -17:05:28.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J173337.06-171726.7,2461128.8683,12.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173337.06-171726.7 20260329.3683 12.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:33:36.97 -17:17:26.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4069559032829939200,2461128.8683,11.27,0.05,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 4069559032829939200 20260329.3683 11.27CV 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:00:22.36 -22:12:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3683 2461128.8683 12.48 18:11:06.80 -16:59:49.4
13.26599 0.89883 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J272.7848-16.9879 | 18:11:08.37 -16:59:16.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.571+/- (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 J272.7848-16.9879,2461128.8683,12.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J272.7848-16.9879 20260329.3683 12.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_035117_TTUQ2b1x1_9945_vFukTLhN/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:06.80 -16:59:49.4 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-50-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0324_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-49-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0323_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4303291084369220608,2461128.8713,10.32,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4303291084369220608 20260329.3713 10.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:50:40.26 +10:19:56.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4304819542989148160,2461128.8713,12.64,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4304819542989148160 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:46:39.71 +12:36:44.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J195708.73+134750.6,2461128.8713,12.60,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J195708.73+134750.6 20260329.3713 12.60CV 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:08.74 +13:47:42.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J194542.97+174418.7,2461128.8713,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J194542.97+174418.7 20260329.3713 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:42.79 +17:44:15.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0827 Aql,2461128.8713,12.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0827 Aql 20260329.3713 12.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:50.52 +10:49:38.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3713 2461128.8713 11.00 19:57:22.15 +13:56:34.2
53.00145 -7.77038 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 8.5 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 1807156388019136000 | 19:57:22.08 +13:56:30.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1V (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 1807156388019136000,2461128.8713,11.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1807156388019136000 20260329.3713 11.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:22.15 +13:56:34.2 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Mis V0921,2461128.8713,11.76,0.05,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
Mis V0921 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:46.69 +11:38:30.8 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192203.06+094244.9,2461128.8713,12.85,0.05,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
ZTF J192203.06+094244.9 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:22:03.08 +09:42:45.2 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3713 2461128.8713 12.66 19:55:46.96 +12:59:18.2
51.97346 -7.92099 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4305034115231901184 | 19:55:46.99 +12:59:20.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.847+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4305034115231901184,2461128.8713,12.66,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4305034115231901184 20260329.3713 12.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:46.96 +12:59:18.2 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192517.60+102802.5,2461128.8713,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J192517.60+102802.5 20260329.3713 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:25:18.23 +10:28:15.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3713 2461128.8713 12.52 19:55:05.48 +12:50:29.8
51.75976 -7.84948 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 8.5 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 4305026800918060288 | 19:55:04.06 +12:50:46.0 (Gaia DR3) | L (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4305026800918060288,2461128.8713,12.52,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4305026800918060288 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:05.48 +12:50:29.8 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Dauban V449,2461128.8713,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Dauban V449 20260329.3713 12.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:50.14 +17:51:02.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0677 Aql,2461128.8713,11.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0677 Aql 20260329.3713 11.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:46:30.58 +10:04:05.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OX Aql,2461128.8713,10.83,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
OX Aql 20260329.3713 10.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:24.74 +15:06:40.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J193816.55+103659.6,2461128.8713,12.27,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J193816.55+103659.6 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:38:16.31 +10:36:55.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1543 Aql,2461128.8713,12.65,0.05,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
V1543 Aql 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:14.91 +10:35:41.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J193604+1032.5,2461128.8713,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J193604+1032.5 20260329.3713 12.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:36:04.45 +10:32:22.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J195743.52+150106.6,2461128.8713,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J195743.52+150106.6 20260329.3713 12.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:43.19 +15:01:05.2 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J194830.04+103358.5,2461128.8713,12.60,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J194830.04+103358.5 20260329.3713 12.60CV 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:29.93 +10:33:59.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3713 2461128.8713 12.76 19:49:11.95 +09:57:49.7
48.51403 -8.03008 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 8.5 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 J297.3020+09.9638 | 19:49:12.09 +09:57:51.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J297.3020+09.9638,2461128.8713,12.76,0.05,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
ATO J297.3020+09.9638 20260329.3713 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:11.95 +09:57:49.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
MU Aql,2461128.8713,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
MU Aql 20260329.3713 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-57-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_035532_TTUQ2b1x1_15052_4UFsZyDa/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:42:11.57 +13:20:24.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-54-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-53-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J1854007-054756,2461128.8724,12.73,0.05,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
GDS_J1854007-054756 20260329.3724 12.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:54:01.97 -05:47:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3724 2461128.8724 12.84 19:12:02.41 +00:53:33.6
36.08141 -4.17388 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" 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 | ASASSN-V J191204.01+005345.7 | 19:12:04.01 +00:53:45.7 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458921.64400 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J191204.01+005345.7,2461128.8724,12.84,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J191204.01+005345.7 20260329.3724 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:02.41 +00:53:33.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4253409883961723136,2461128.8724,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4253409883961723136 20260329.3724 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:12.29 -06:06:09.0 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Pej 006,2461128.8724,12.90,0.05,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
Pej 006 20260329.3724 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:04:01.07 -03:05:12.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FASTT 1360,2461128.8724,12.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FASTT 1360 20260329.3724 12.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:53.69 -00:58:45.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1551 Aql,2461128.8724,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1551 Aql 20260329.3724 12.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:35.86 -03:12:17.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 13966472,2461128.8724,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 13966472 20260329.3724 13.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:58:15.30 -03:00:01.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 13935563,2461128.8724,12.88,0.05,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
NSVS 13935563 20260329.3724 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:34:21.22 -05:53:18.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 11681,2461128.8724,12.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 11681 20260329.3724 12.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:52.84 -05:50:29.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
2MASS J19073891-0558568,2461128.8724,12.89,0.05,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
2MASS J19073891-0558568 20260329.3724 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:07:38.70 -05:58:54.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3724 2461128.8724 11.76 19:14:45.03 -01:08:32.0
34.57623 -5.70724 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J288.6906-01.1483 | 19:14:45.37 -01:08:30.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J288.6906-01.1483,2461128.8724,11.76,0.05,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
ATO J288.6906-01.1483 20260329.3724 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:45.03 -01:08:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 13967220,2461128.8724,12.65,0.05,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
NSVS 13967220 20260329.3724 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:58:43.01 -02:16:38.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 13953120,2461128.8724,12.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 13953120 20260329.3724 12.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:41.09 -05:27:55.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1908596-030148,2461128.8724,12.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1908596-030148 20260329.3724 12.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:08:59.33 -03:01:48.0 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1913248+011811,2461128.8724,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1913248+011811 20260329.3724 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:13:24.79 +01:18:08.5 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1909126-054849,2461128.8724,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1909126-054849 20260329.3724 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:09:12.32 -05:48:46.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J1845447-051418,2461128.8724,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1845447-051418 20260329.3724 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_035717_TTUQ2b1x1_406_1HG9BCax/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:44.59 -05:14:19.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0328_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_03-55-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 6031423059144092800,2461128.8786,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6031423059144092800 20260329.3786 10.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:47:38.11 -28:58:24.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8786,12.60,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3786 12.60CV 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:56:09.89 -22:57:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8786,13.09,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3786 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:57:32.67 -23:04:05.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8786,13.43,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3786 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:16:01.33 -27:47:28.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8786,13.62,0.05,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 20260329.3786 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/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:13:31.57 -27:51:53.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8786,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3786 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_040602_TTUQ2b1x1_8683_YTnh6elF/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:17:58.74 -21:56:20.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-05-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-04-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3798 2461128.8798 12.89 20:20:12.87 +39:19:41.4
77.16423 1.65794 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" 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 J305.0296+39.3331 | 20:20:09.66 +39:19:51.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J305.0296+39.3331,2461128.8798,12.89,0.05,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 J305.0296+39.3331 20260329.3798 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_040747_TTUQ2b1x1_16521_hjhh4ER0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_040747_TTUQ2b1x1_16521_hjhh4ER0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0332.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:20:12.87 +39:19:41.4 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0332_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0331_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0332_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0331_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J210620.87+413556.8,2461128.8798,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J210620.87+413556.8 20260329.3798 12.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0009.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_040747_TTUQ2b1x1_16521_hjhh4ER0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_040747_TTUQ2b1x1_16521_hjhh4ER0/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0332.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:20.94 +41:35:51.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0332_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0331_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-07-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0332_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-06-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0331_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4252503852113000960,2461128.8907,11.17,0.05,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 4252503852113000960 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:03.85 -06:13:49.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3907 2461128.8907 13.32 19:05:43.23 -06:10:54.5
29.03428 -5.98150 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" 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 | ATO J286.4266-06.1771 | 19:05:41.03 -06:10:50.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J286.4266-06.1771,2461128.8907,13.32,0.05,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 J286.4266-06.1771 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:43.23 -06:10:54.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3907 2461128.8907 13.02 19:01:11.98 -08:49:12.3
26.15758 -6.16346 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 9.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.3135-08.8163 | 19:01:12.87 -08:49:06.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J285.3135-08.8163,2461128.8907,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.3135-08.8163 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:01:11.98 -08:49:12.3 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4203848985079013760,2461128.8907,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4203848985079013760 20260329.3907 11.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:05.76 -08:42:39.2 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4203849805345042176,2461128.8907,12.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4203849805345042176 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:59.29 -08:41:45.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3907 2461128.8907 13.16 18:44:21.82 -08:02:42.9
24.96591 -2.09867 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" 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 | ASAS J184421-0802.5 | 18:44:20.40 -08:02:26.7 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2452238.60000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J184421-0802.5,2461128.8907,13.16,0.05,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
ASAS J184421-0802.5 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:21.82 -08:02:42.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J185100.85-083741.0,2461128.8907,13.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J185100.85-083741.0 20260329.3907 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:00.38 -08:37:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8907,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3907 13.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:48.58 -08:10:09.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8907,11.23,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3907 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:09.13 -12:41:00.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CF Sct,2461128.8907,12.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CF Sct 20260329.3907 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0191.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_042347_TTUQ2b1x1_28879_aMs7poIH/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:27.82 -08:22:11.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-22-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-21-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4334782811065626880,2461128.8847,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4334782811065626880 20260329.3847 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:05:08.96 -11:14:49.4 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3847* 17 20 21.87 -13 38 16.6 13.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8847,13.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3847 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:21.87 -13:38:16.6 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8847,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.3847 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:55:06.62 -08:45:44.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.3847* 17 24 36.72 -10 56 16.0 14.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.8847,14.20,0.05,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 20260329.3847 14.20CV 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_041502_TTUQ2b1x1_23242_FbE20vhA/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:24:36.72 -10:56:16.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-14-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-13-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3859 2461128.8859 13.54 18:43:56.41 +10:55:23.0
41.85034 6.60294 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" 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 | ATO J280.9895+10.9316 | 18:43:55.82 +10:55:47.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J280.9895+10.9316,2461128.8859,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J280.9895+10.9316 20260329.3859 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0337.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:56.41 +10:55:23.0 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3859 2461128.8859 13.67 18:26:32.21 +14:55:43.9
43.63214 12.16462 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.6358+14.9412 | 18:26:32.21 +14:55:43.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G4 (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 29.3859* 18 26 32.21 +14 55 43.9 13.7 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
ATO J276.6358+14.9412,2461128.8859,13.67,0.05,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
ATO J276.6358+14.9412 20260329.3859 13.67CV 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/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0337.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:32.21 +14:55:43.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3859 2461128.8859 13.99 18:44:51.10 +16:06:34.2
46.64633 8.69024 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" 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 | Gaia DR3 4510804971892732416 | 18:44:53.66 +16:06:25.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 229361
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 29.3859* 18 44 51.10 +16 06 34.2 14.0 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
Gaia DR3 4510804971892732416,2461128.8859,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4510804971892732416 20260329.3859 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0337.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_041632_TTUQ2b1x1_25972_zIkWQwMl/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:51.10 +16:06:34.2 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-15-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2035024155613945472,2461128.8938,13.19,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2035024155613945472 20260329.3938 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:54.91 +33:43:36.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 13.07 19:57:53.41 +33:41:33.3
69.99486 2.36349 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" 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 J299.4855+33.7000 | 19:57:55.07 +33:41:34.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J299.4855+33.7000,2461128.8938,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J299.4855+33.7000 20260329.3938 13.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:53.41 +33:41:33.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0942 Cyg,2461128.8938,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0942 Cyg 20260329.3938 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:58.71 +36:43:25.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192930+3907.9,2461128.8938,12.57,0.05,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
ASAS J192930+3907.9 20260329.3938 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:29.93 +39:08:01.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 12.66 20:01:29.20 +41:54:39.3
77.39840 6.04383 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J300.3928+41.9007 | 20:01:31.55 +41:54:04.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M3 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 37988
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J300.3928+41.9007,2461128.8938,12.66,0.05,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
ATO J300.3928+41.9007 20260329.3938 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:01:29.20 +41:54:39.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 13.38 19:47:30.32 +38:02:23.8
72.67668 6.38506 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J194727.04+380245.9 | 19:47:27.03 +38:02:45.7 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 772.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J194727.04+380245.9,2461128.8938,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J194727.04+380245.9 20260329.3938 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:30.32 +38:02:23.8 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 13.60 19:58:10.00 +37:36:14.6
73.37118 4.34931 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J299.5426+37.6088 | 19:58:10.00 +37:36:14.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J299.5426+37.6088,2461128.8938,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J299.5426+37.6088 20260329.3938 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:10.00 +37:36:14.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 13.59 19:47:34.28 +35:51:44.2
70.78322 5.29217 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J296.8986+35.8663 | 19:47:34.28 +35:51:44.2 (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 J296.8986+35.8663,2461128.8938,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J296.8986+35.8663 20260329.3938 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:34.28 +35:51:44.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
KIC 6705313,2461128.8938,13.62,0.05,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
KIC 6705313 20260329.3938 13.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:51.08 +42:11:51.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3938 2461128.8938 13.46 19:14:50.07 +34:17:36.3
66.23074 10.48534 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J288.7106+34.2924 | 19:14:50.07 +34:17:36.3 (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 J288.7106+34.2924,2461128.8938,13.46,0.05,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
ATO J288.7106+34.2924 20260329.3938 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_042802_TTUQ2b1x1_27590_ZqLyXoxS/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:50.07 +34:17:36.3 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-27-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-45-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3991 2461128.8991 13.30 21:47:38.52 +49:41:43.6
95.18624 -3.01142 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" 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 J326.8967+49.7027 | 21:47:39.27 +49:42:04.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J326.8967+49.7027,2461128.8991,13.30,0.05,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
ATO J326.8967+49.7027 20260329.3991 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:47:38.52 +49:41:43.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J211204.29+474621.2,2461128.8991,12.79,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J211204.29+474621.2 20260329.3991 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:12:05.63 +47:46:24.9 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2170755056420129280,2461128.8991,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2170755056420129280 20260329.3991 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:25:39.02 +48:29:29.7 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2171931808742834688,2461128.8991,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2171931808742834688 20260329.3991 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_043532_TTUQ2b1x1_13945_vqwvJnvZ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:18:33.39 +50:10:32.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-34-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4092821434714280320,2461128.9054,12.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4092821434714280320 20260329.4054 12.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:30:49.16 -19:31:51.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J183549-1447.6,2461128.9054,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J183549-1447.6 20260329.4054 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:35:47.65 -14:47:42.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9054,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4054 11.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:30.01 -19:31:41.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9054,12.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4054 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:01:32.77 -18:58:05.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4054 2461128.9054 12.88 18:42:48.86 -18:30:15.8
15.43507 -6.48654 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 8.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J184246.63-183010.2 | 18:42:46.63 -18:30:10.2 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 2459379.85900 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J184246.63-183010.2,2461128.9054,12.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J184246.63-183010.2 20260329.4054 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_044447_TTUQ2b1x1_20622_efEWcaB5/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:48.86 -18:30:15.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-44-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-43-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0358_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J1931491+070846,2461128.8949,13.21,0.05,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
NSVS J1931491+070846 20260329.3949 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:48.47 +07:08:43.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3949 2461128.8949 12.63 19:22:20.56 +07:17:05.0
42.95125 -3.48944 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 8.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J290.5822+07.2852 | 19:22:19.73 +07:17:06.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J290.5822+07.2852,2461128.8949,12.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J290.5822+07.2852 20260329.3949 12.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:22:20.56 +07:17:05.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 14107787,2461128.8949,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 14107787 20260329.3949 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:11.56 +04:51:54.8 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 24799,2461128.8949,12.79,0.05,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
NSV 24799 20260329.3949 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:35.22 +09:13:30.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.3949 2461128.8949 13.05 19:59:13.15 +09:26:43.9
49.30027 -10.43072 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASAS J195913+0927.3 | 19:59:12.85 +09:27:19.9 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2453122.60000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE J-Ks=3.069+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J195913+0927.3,2461128.8949,13.05,0.05,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
ASAS J195913+0927.3 20260329.3949 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_042947_TTUQ2b1x1_14350_yo97Wmtm/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:59:13.15 +09:26:43.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-29-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-28-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4120 2461128.9120 11.86 16:09:37.39 -33:53:39.5
343.34186 13.00527 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 5.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" ASAS J160937-3353.6
Type: M|SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
9.813 Ic Y 2.720 Ic 2453464.60000 264.400000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J160937-3353.6,2461128.9120,11.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J160937-3353.6 20260329.4120 11.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-12-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-13-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_045417_TTUQ2b1x1_26636_IgvTgfJ9/fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-52-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_045417_TTUQ2b1x1_26636_IgvTgfJ9/fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-53-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:09:37.39 -33:53:39.5 ;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_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-12-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-53-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-12-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-52-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0363_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-12-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-53-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-12-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-52-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0363_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4133 2461128.9133 13.11 20:01:46.68 +17:27:08.6
56.58681 -6.87771 galactic Sge 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 | ASAS J200145+1727.4 | 20:01:45.22 +17:27:23.6 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2454680.30000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J200145+1727.4,2461128.9133,13.11,0.05,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
ASAS J200145+1727.4 20260329.4133 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/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:01:46.68 +17:27:08.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1820154196012881792,2461128.9133,13.00,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1820154196012881792 20260329.4133 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/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:54.78 +16:47:41.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9133,13.30,0.05,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
target 20260329.4133 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/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:10:46.96 +13:22:50.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1806168786052817920,2461128.9133,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1806168786052817920 20260329.4133 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:05:39.69 +13:16:11.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4133 2461128.9133 13.37 20:33:10.00 +17:27:09.2
60.70577 -13.17039 galactic Del Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" 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 1812037223195283584 | 20:33:12.60 +17:27:21.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4133* 20 33 10.00 +17 27 09.2 13.4 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1812037223195283584,2461128.9133,13.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1812037223195283584 20260329.4133 13.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:33:10.00 +17:27:09.2 ;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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4133* 20 19 38.70 +15 12 53.7 13.0 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
UU Del,2461128.9133,13.03,0.05,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
UU Del 20260329.4133 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/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-12-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_045617_TTUQ2b1x1_10114_eyE9U0d8/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:19:38.70 +15:12:53.7 ;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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-55-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-54-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4145 2461128.9145 13.23 19:28:29.36 +00:54:36.1
38.00024 -7.81621 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J292.1280+00.9052 | 19:28:29.36 +00:54:36.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J292.1280+00.9052,2461128.9145,13.23,0.05,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
ATO J292.1280+00.9052 20260329.4145 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/Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0450.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_045747_TTUQ2b1x1_16865_XEVPR83U/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_045747_TTUQ2b1x1_16865_XEVPR83U/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:29.36 +00:54:36.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CE Aql,2461128.9145,11.74,0.05,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
CE Aql 20260329.4145 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/Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0450.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-23-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0451.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_045747_TTUQ2b1x1_16865_XEVPR83U/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_045747_TTUQ2b1x1_16865_XEVPR83U/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:22.08 -01:34:32.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-56-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J205005.24+463341.2,2461128.9157,11.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J205005.24+463341.2 20260329.4157 11.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:50:04.86 +46:33:41.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
KID 09847239,2461128.9157,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
KID 09847239 20260329.4157 14.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:50:58.55 +46:39:37.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4157 2461128.9157 13.84 20:10:18.49 +47:18:15.9
82.84586 7.55747 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 4.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J302.5823+47.2976 | 20:10:18.89 +47:17:29.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J302.5823+47.2976,2461128.9157,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J302.5823+47.2976 20260329.4157 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_045932_TTUQ2b1x1_5449_VfIQs7xo/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:10:18.49 +47:18:15.9 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-58-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4181* 18 08 14.48 -12 25 13.0 11.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9180,11.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4180 11.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_050324_TTUQ2b1x1_18773_ekGebFhs/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-01-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_050324_TTUQ2b1x1_18773_ekGebFhs/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:14.48 -12:25:13.0 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-01-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-01-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2033074004283970432,2461128.9169,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2033074004283970432 20260329.4169 13.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:44:48.85 +31:45:14.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9169,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4169 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:41.24 +32:07:07.5 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2032253837320713984,2461128.9169,13.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2032253837320713984 20260329.4169 13.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:35:16.45 +28:44:47.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 13.59 20:03:07.55 +31:58:00.5
69.10643 0.51984 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J300.7818+31.9657 | 20:03:07.55 +31:58:00.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J300.7818+31.9657,2461128.9169,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J300.7818+31.9657 20260329.4169 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:07.55 +31:58:00.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 13.46 19:28:37.77 +31:09:20.8
64.72561 6.48008 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 3.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ZTF J192839.72+310902.4 | 19:28:39.41 +31:08:41.4 (Gaia DR3) | EW (local) | 2458320.92770 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J192839.72+310902.4,2461128.9169,13.46,0.05,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
ZTF J192839.72+310902.4 20260329.4169 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:37.77 +31:09:20.8 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192811.31+300149.3,2461128.9169,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J192811.31+300149.3 20260329.4169 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:11.73 +30:01:36.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 13.41 20:06:51.42 +33:16:06.1
70.62642 0.55318 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 4.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J301.7036+33.2680 | 20:06:51.42 +33:16:06.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J301.7036+33.2680,2461128.9169,13.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J301.7036+33.2680 20260329.4169 13.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:51.42 +33:16:06.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1835461661296338304,2461128.9169,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1835461661296338304 20260329.4169 13.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:16:40.78 +26:11:39.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2034374863967844992,2461128.9169,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2034374863967844992 20260329.4169 13.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:25.57 +33:09:00.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1459 Cyg,2461128.9169,12.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1459 Cyg 20260329.4169 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:34.74 +32:58:30.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 12.62 19:59:45.18 +30:06:25.8
67.14596 0.14987 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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 | V1022 Cyg | 19:59:47.06 +30:06:06.5 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 59.860000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1022 Cyg,2461128.9169,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1022 Cyg 20260329.4169 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:59:45.18 +30:06:25.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2032940104374532608,2461128.9169,13.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2032940104374532608 20260329.4169 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:03.37 +30:59:02.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 13.94 20:03:55.11 +26:46:59.3
64.80917 -2.38577 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 3.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1835185275876466304 | 20:03:52.99 +26:46:21.7 (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 1835185275876466304,2461128.9169,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1835185275876466304 20260329.4169 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:55.11 +26:46:59.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4169 2461128.9169 14.16 19:53:05.15 +30:18:00.5
66.56261 1.48105 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" 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 | ATO J298.2782+30.3234 | 19:53:06.75 +30:18:41.0 (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 J298.2782+30.3234,2461128.9169,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J298.2782+30.3234 20260329.4169 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_050122_TTUQ2b1x1_4025_kC05eYZc/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:05.15 +30:18:00.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-00-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_04-59-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9205,11.62,0.05,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 20260329.4205 11.62CV 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:51:37.42 -20:32:47.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4135934037241987072,2461128.9205,12.64,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4135934037241987072 20260329.4205 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:09:02.68 -16:23:05.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9205,12.73,0.05,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 20260329.4205 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:27:27.49 -14:22:23.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9205,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4205 13.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:18:22.28 -18:55:57.0 ;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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9205,14.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4205 14.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:28:35.27 -19:56:13.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9205,14.41,0.05,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 20260329.4205 14.41CV 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_050728_TTUQ2b1x1_22363_eqiUEpCr/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:58:18.13 -16:36:12.5 ;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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-05-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-04-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0377_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V7340 Sgr,2461128.9192,9.38,0.05,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
V7340 Sgr 20260329.4192 9.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:36:24.07 -23:54:17.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4048597663983502592,2461128.9192,13.05,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4048597663983502592 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:34:12.80 -28:31:14.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4068712786926521472,2461128.9192,13.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4068712786926521472 20260329.4192 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:49.13 -22:53:46.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.06 18:19:58.22 -24:12:33.4
7.90142 -4.35202 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" 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 4065335052840377344 | 18:19:56.23 -24:12:31.4 (Gaia DR3) | L (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4065335052840377344,2461128.9192,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4065335052840377344 20260329.4192 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:58.22 -24:12:33.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 12.76 18:27:59.49 -26:06:46.2
7.04215 -6.83920 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 9.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4052110127000613632 | 18:27:59.41 -26:06:32.7 (Gaia DR3) | E (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: PN 1945PASP...57..314V PN Vy 2-1
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 4052110127000613632,2461128.9192,12.76,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4052110127000613632 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:59.49 -26:06:46.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-LPV-252775,2461128.9192,12.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
OGLE-BLG-LPV-252775 20260329.4192 12.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:57.31 -28:21:56.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4066540800399314176,2461128.9192,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4066540800399314176 20260329.4192 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:06:42.79 -23:34:08.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.07 18:02:31.77 -23:03:26.2
6.99206 -0.29542 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 8.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J270.6498-23.0622 | 18:02:34.86 -23:03:07.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J270.6498-23.0622,2461128.9192,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J270.6498-23.0622 20260329.4192 13.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:02:31.77 -23:03:26.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.26 18:05:46.38 -23:45:35.0
6.74538 -1.28856 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 9.5 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 J271.4415-23.7465 | 18:05:45.77 -23:45:11.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J271.4415-23.7465,2461128.9192,13.26,0.05,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
ATO J271.4415-23.7465 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:46.38 -23:45:35.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.21 17:58:34.79 -22:36:37.6
6.92833 0.71638 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 9.5 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 J269.6474-22.6096 | 17:58:34.79 -22:36:37.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J269.6474-22.6096,2461128.9192,13.21,0.05,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
ATO J269.6474-22.6096 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:58:34.79 -22:36:37.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.28 18:01:51.58 -26:37:03.1
3.81997 -1.92046 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 9.0 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 4063984921276471680 | 18:01:49.54 -26:37:21.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.312+/-0.243 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4063984921276471680,2461128.9192,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4063984921276471680 20260329.4192 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:01:51.58 -26:37:03.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4070170185197474048,2461128.9192,13.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4070170185197474048 20260329.4192 13.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:55:51.60 -22:47:21.6 ;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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4192 2461128.9192 13.50 18:25:08.16 -22:17:03.8
10.16393 -4.50857 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 10.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.2756-22.2860 | 18:25:08.16 -22:17:03.8 (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 J276.2756-22.2860,2461128.9192,13.50,0.05,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
ATO J276.2756-22.2860 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:08.16 -22:17:03.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1181 Sgr,2461128.9192,11.97,0.05,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
V1181 Sgr 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-34-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:14:07.67 -27:49:30.8 ;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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
IRAS 18235-2505,2461128.9192,12.57,0.05,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
IRAS 18235-2505 20260329.4192 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-34-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_050525_TTUQ2b1x1_13559_6W5iEhnU/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:36.63 -25:03:41.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-03-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1989590106066555392,2461128.9218,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1989590106066555392 20260329.4218 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:42:02.81 +50:48:54.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4218 2461128.9218 13.08 22:51:16.56 +57:14:49.7
107.20875 -1.91012 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J342.8200+57.2520 | 22:51:16.56 +57:14:49.7 (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 J342.8200+57.2520,2461128.9218,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J342.8200+57.2520 20260329.4218 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:51:16.56 +57:14:49.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4218 2461128.9218 12.39 22:15:01.94 +54:28:05.7
101.41973 -1.73645 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J333.7581+54.4723 | 22:15:02.62 +54:28:02.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1955ApJS....2...75M LF 4 +54 248
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 J333.7581+54.4723,2461128.9218,12.39,0.05,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
ATO J333.7581+54.4723 20260329.4218 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:01.94 +54:28:05.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2004733267405027456,2461128.9218,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2004733267405027456 20260329.4218 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:07.52 +53:49:05.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9218,13.19,0.05,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
target 20260329.4218 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:07:57.85 +54:57:24.8 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J225609.74+580324.4,2461128.9218,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J225609.74+580324.4 20260329.4218 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:56:09.30 +58:03:17.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4218 2461128.9218 13.44 22:08:08.24 +49:43:49.5
97.83195 -5.01372 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J332.0348+49.7275 | 22:08:08.24 +49:43:49.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J332.0348+49.7275,2461128.9218,13.44,0.05,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 J332.0348+49.7275 20260329.4218 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:08:08.24 +49:43:49.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4218 2461128.9218 13.46 22:39:36.53 +55:30:53.4
104.97169 -2.69158 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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 | ASASSN-V J223940.37+553022.1 | 22:39:40.37 +55:30:22.0 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 75.755256200000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J223940.37+553022.1,2461128.9218,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J223940.37+553022.1 20260329.4218 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:39:36.53 +55:30:53.4 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4218 2461128.9218 13.69 22:17:01.16 +56:11:54.6
102.62057 -0.45890 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J334.2538+56.2006 | 22:17:04.21 +56:12:03.4 (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 J334.2538+56.2006,2461128.9218,13.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J334.2538+56.2006 20260329.4218 13.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_050924_TTUQ2b1x1_18841_P7UklifG/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:17:01.16 +56:11:54.6 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-07-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-06-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9263,11.14,0.05,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 20260329.4263 11.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_051524_TTUQ2b1x1_4938_qw5pjs8l/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_051524_TTUQ2b1x1_4938_qw5pjs8l/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:43.51 -09:09:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9263,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4263 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_051524_TTUQ2b1x1_4938_qw5pjs8l/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0385.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_051524_TTUQ2b1x1_4938_qw5pjs8l/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:41.54 -13:33:04.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-14-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-13-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4241 2461128.9241 12.15 21:39:26.59 +41:43:14.2
88.85729 -8.10854 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1966523657783024640 | 21:39:28.73 +41:43:36.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G9V 1950ApJ...111..221W HD 206224
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 1966523657783024640,2461128.9241,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1966523657783024640 20260329.4241 12.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_051324_TTUQ2b1x1_26127_b0Yp5Dul/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_051324_TTUQ2b1x1_26127_b0Yp5Dul/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:26.59 +41:43:14.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-10-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4230 2461128.9230 13.65 19:17:53.10 +15:36:58.8
49.80354 1.37848 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J289.4760+15.6209 | 19:17:53.69 +15:37:01.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J289.4760+15.6209,2461128.9230,13.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J289.4760+15.6209 20260329.4230 13.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_051125_TTUQ2b1x1_12353_1RdI0KRo/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-08-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0381.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_051125_TTUQ2b1x1_12353_1RdI0KRo/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-09-20_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0382.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:17:53.10 +15:36:58.8 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-09-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-08-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-09-20_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-08-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4286 2461128.9286 13.14 20:10:35.52 +03:50:50.9
45.75788 -15.66600 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" 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 J302.6439+03.8398 | 20:10:35.52 +03:50:50.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J302.6439+03.8398,2461128.9286,13.14,0.05,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
ATO J302.6439+03.8398 20260329.4286 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/Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0467.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-02-Q2b1x1_051925_TTUQ2b1x1_20019_5nPQ0fqw/fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-02-Q2b1x1_051925_TTUQ2b1x1_20019_5nPQ0fqw/fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:10:35.52 +03:50:50.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4286 2461128.9286 13.46 20:43:39.07 +07:59:56.2
53.97406 -20.55035 galactic Del Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1748497305216453248 | 20:43:41.22 +07:59:22.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K0 1950TOYal..22.....B BD+07 4536
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 29.4286* 20 43 39.07 +07 59 56.2 13.5 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1748497305216453248,2461128.9286,13.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1748497305216453248 20260329.4286 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/Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0467.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-02-Q2b1x1_051925_TTUQ2b1x1_20019_5nPQ0fqw/fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Del-02-Q2b1x1_051925_TTUQ2b1x1_20019_5nPQ0fqw/fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:43:39.07 +07:59:56.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-17-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-51-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-16-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J191038.00+011749.1,2461128.9298,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J191038.00+011749.1 20260329.4298 13.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:38.34 +01:17:54.9 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0663 Sct,2461128.9298,13.57,0.05,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
V0663 Sct 20260329.4298 13.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:59.41 -04:32:48.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4298 2461128.9298 13.04 18:56:11.16 -00:29:08.9
33.04079 -1.27794 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | Gaia DR3 4265438639935907840 | 18:56:10.45 -00:28:27.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4265438639935907840,2461128.9298,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4265438639935907840 20260329.4298 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:56:11.16 -00:29:08.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4298 2461128.9298 13.62 18:52:49.01 -05:50:32.8
27.88431 -2.96598 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J283.1991-05.8358 | 18:52:49.01 -05:50:32.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.999+/-0.112 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J283.1991-05.8358,2461128.9298,13.62,0.05,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
ATO J283.1991-05.8358 20260329.4298 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:49.01 -05:50:32.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4265243029939735552,2461128.9298,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4265243029939735552 20260329.4298 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_052124_TTUQ2b1x1_14907_JMxSSVv4/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:28.62 -01:03:43.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-19-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0392_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-18-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4361 2461128.9361 14.38 20:42:16.52 +35:56:06.2
77.00413 -3.86873 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.6 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 J310.5680+35.9394 | 20:42:16.52 +35:56:06.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE 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 J310.5680+35.9394,2461128.9361,14.38,0.05,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 J310.5680+35.9394 20260329.4361 14.38CV 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/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:42:16.52 +35:56:06.2 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4361 2461128.9361 13.86 21:07:36.62 +41:49:11.2
84.69427 -3.85654 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 8.8 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 J316.9169+41.8185 | 21:07:36.62 +41:49:11.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J316.9169+41.8185,2461128.9361,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J316.9169+41.8185 20260329.4361 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:07:36.62 +41:49:11.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GSC 02683-03458,2461128.9361,13.01,0.05,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
GSC 02683-03458 20260329.4361 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/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:14:01.05 +36:09:54.9 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0516 Cyg,2461128.9361,14.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0516 Cyg 20260329.4361 14.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:47:09.81 +41:55:29.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4361 2461128.9361 14.17 21:02:57.22 +37:41:25.2
81.00650 -5.94301 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 8.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J315.7493+37.6928 | 21:02:57.22 +37:41:25.2 (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 J315.7493+37.6928,2461128.9361,14.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J315.7493+37.6928 20260329.4361 14.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_052902_TTUQ2b1x1_2242_jUyt4U5n/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:02:57.22 +37:41:25.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-28-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-27-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4381 2461128.9381 13.75 20:30:25.41 +51:48:43.4
88.45102 7.35808 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" 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 J307.6207+51.8168 | 20:30:28.75 +51:48:22.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J307.6207+51.8168,2461128.9381,13.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J307.6207+51.8168 20260329.4381 13.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_053147_TTUQ2b1x1_2047_tvlwvi1s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_053147_TTUQ2b1x1_2047_tvlwvi1s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:30:25.41 +51:48:43.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0396_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0396_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2182885212301894528,2461128.9381,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2182885212301894528 20260329.4381 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_053147_TTUQ2b1x1_2047_tvlwvi1s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_053147_TTUQ2b1x1_2047_tvlwvi1s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:52:17.55 +54:18:31.5 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0396_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-30-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0396_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4182529140999797760,2461128.9422,13.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4182529140999797760 20260329.4422 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/Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0401.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:37.31 -14:31:31.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9422,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4422 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0401.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:50.51 -15:21:20.8 ;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_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9422,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4422 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_053747_TTUQ2b1x1_9402_z1ps7WAJ/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0401.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:35:29.25 -17:05:29.8 ;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_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-36-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J200636.09+204030.7,2461128.9397,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J200636.09+204030.7 20260329.4397 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:36.96 +20:40:14.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J195748.80+194814.5,2461128.9397,13.75,0.05,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
ZTF J195748.80+194814.5 20260329.4397 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:50.18 +19:48:08.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 13.82 20:22:52.16 +21:40:22.5
62.87571 -8.79357 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 9.1 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 1829186099902137984 | 20:22:51.18 +21:40:56.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1829186099902137984,2461128.9397,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1829186099902137984 20260329.4397 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:22:52.16 +21:40:22.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 13.60 20:06:10.01 +21:53:25.4
60.93033 -5.42370 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 9.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1829901332207321344 | 20:06:09.33 +21:53:23.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (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 1829901332207321344,2461128.9397,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1829901332207321344 20260329.4397 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:06:10.01 +21:53:25.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4397* 20 36 38.14 +18 33 12.3 13.6 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9397,13.57,0.05,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
target 20260329.4397 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:36:38.14 +18:33:12.3 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CV Vul,2461128.9397,12.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CV Vul 20260329.4397 12.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:13.25 +20:53:00.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 12.95 20:38:28.10 +22:52:59.4
65.97976 -11.06034 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 9.3 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 J309.6123+22.8895 | 20:38:30.11 +22:53:08.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J309.6123+22.8895,2461128.9397,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J309.6123+22.8895 20260329.4397 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:38:28.10 +22:52:59.4 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 13.65 20:41:51.03 +23:03:49.2
66.59680 -11.58240 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 8.6 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 1819068046003443328 | 20:41:49.57 +23:03:50.5 (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 1819068046003443328,2461128.9397,13.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1819068046003443328 20260329.4397 13.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:41:51.03 +23:03:49.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 13.99 19:58:06.53 +20:41:53.9
58.92293 -4.45205 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 8.8 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 J299.5179+20.6999 | 19:58:06.18 +20:41:29.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.380+/-0.054 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J299.5179+20.6999,2461128.9397,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J299.5179+20.6999 20260329.4397 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:06.53 +20:41:53.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 13.98 20:21:23.36 +25:43:33.1
66.07119 -6.24277 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 9.0 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 | NSVS J2021231+254415 | 20:21:23.00 +25:44:15.9 (Gaia DR3) | L: (local) | 131.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2021231+254415,2461128.9397,13.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2021231+254415 20260329.4397 13.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:21:23.36 +25:43:33.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 14.16 20:17:53.75 +24:07:18.1
64.28700 -6.48016 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 8.6 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 J304.4665+24.1122 | 20:17:53.75 +24:07:18.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J304.4665+24.1122,2461128.9397,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J304.4665+24.1122 20260329.4397 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:17:53.75 +24:07:18.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4397 2461128.9397 14.32 20:21:53.06 +24:44:31.9
65.31524 -6.88786 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 9.0 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 J305.4641+24.7425 | 20:21:53.06 +24:44:31.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.527+/-0.077 (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 J305.4641+24.7425,2461128.9397,14.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J305.4641+24.7425 20260329.4397 14.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_053417_TTUQ2b1x1_9284_HxyfS9rj/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0399.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:21:53.06 +24:44:31.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-33-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4241512996337163008,2461128.9434,14.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4241512996337163008 20260329.4434 14.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053932_TTUQ2b1x1_7752_cLTBHwch/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053932_TTUQ2b1x1_7752_cLTBHwch/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0403.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:49:42.56 +02:29:35.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4434 2461128.9434 13.59 19:16:23.20 +05:41:47.1
40.85321 -2.92077 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J289.0940+05.6933 | 19:16:23.20 +05:41:47.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J289.0940+05.6933,2461128.9434,13.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J289.0940+05.6933 20260329.4434 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053932_TTUQ2b1x1_7752_cLTBHwch/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_053932_TTUQ2b1x1_7752_cLTBHwch/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0403.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:16:23.20 +05:41:47.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-38-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-37-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0509 Peg,2461128.9463,12.39,0.05,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
V0509 Peg 20260329.4463 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/Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-19-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-20-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_054332_TTUQ2b1x1_22609_RR9ILcEm/fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_054332_TTUQ2b1x1_22609_RR9ILcEm/fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:13:36.57 +26:46:46.2 ;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_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-19-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-19-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-19-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-19-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-42-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9524,10.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4524 10.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:50:36.53 -19:01:19.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4524* 17 53 24.11 -14 02 54.9 14.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9524,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4524 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:24.11 -14:02:54.9 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4144064139770464384,2461128.9524,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4144064139770464384 20260329.4524 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:11.77 -16:58:39.5 ;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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4135005469649270016,2461128.9524,13.38,0.05,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 4135005469649270016 20260329.4524 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:11.94 -17:05:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9524,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4524 13.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:19:45.20 -18:04:15.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4524* 17 26 07.89 -15 56 51.6 13.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 16487243,2461128.9524,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 16487243 20260329.4524 13.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:26:07.89 -15:56:51.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9524,13.14,0.05,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 20260329.4524 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:18:23.11 -18:55:53.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4524* 17 20 23.66 -13 37 52.0 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9524,13.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4524 13.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:23.66 -13:37:52.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9524,13.56,0.05,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 20260329.4524 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:56:49.89 -16:44:33.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4524 2461128.9524 14.22 17:34:44.62 -14:45:20.2
10.79893 9.58568 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 9.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J263.6796-14.7462 | 17:34:44.62 -14:45:20.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.282+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4524* 17 34 44.62 -14 45 20.2 14.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J263.6796-14.7462,2461128.9524,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J263.6796-14.7462 20260329.4524 14.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:34:44.62 -14:45:20.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4524 2461128.9524 14.17 17:53:34.93 -13:58:43.1
13.82493 6.05957 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 10.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J268.4014-13.9840 | 17:53:34.93 -13:58:43.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4524* 17 53 34.93 -13 58 43.1 14.2 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J268.4014-13.9840,2461128.9524,14.17,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J268.4014-13.9840 20260329.4524 14.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:34.93 -13:58:43.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9524,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4524 13.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_055402_TTUQ2b1x1_2167_0zqsapJj/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:17:59.27 -21:56:24.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-53-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-49-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.29 18:05:53.93 -35:27:14.3
356.49418 -6.97213 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" 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 4039029370197707776 | 18:05:50.37 -35:27:30.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4039029370197707776,2461128.9564,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4039029370197707776 20260329.4564 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:05:53.93 -35:27:14.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.12 18:03:25.34 -35:14:35.5
356.43658 -6.42792 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 6" OGLE-BLG-ECL-275489
Type: EC
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
17.568 Ic Y 0.168 Ic 2457000.11600 0.336337000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-ECL-275489,2461128.9564,13.12,0.05,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
OGLE-BLG-ECL-275489 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:25.34 -35:14:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 12.90 17:54:48.00 -30:05:07.0
0.03726 -2.30385 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 6.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 6" OGLE-BLG-ECL-177605
Type: E
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
18.012 Ic Y 0.263 Ic 2457000.24280 0.366012000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-ECL-177605,2461128.9564,12.90,0.05,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
OGLE-BLG-ECL-177605 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:54:48.00 -30:05:07.0 ;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_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5973746699202633088,2461128.9564,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5973746699202633088 20260329.4564 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:12:42.31 -37:41:29.1 ;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_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 12.67 17:23:50.67 -30:08:15.5
356.42461 3.33198 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 8" ASAS J172351-3008.5
Type: LPV
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
10.200 R 13.000 R 2452317.10000 152.594101000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J172351-3008.5,2461128.9564,12.67,0.05,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 J172351-3008.5 20260329.4564 12.67CV 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:23:50.67 -30:08:15.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4040700490437535872,2461128.9564,12.29,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4040700490437535872 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:12.46 -35:16:18.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 12.95 17:49:12.05 -36:02:27.4
354.30061 -4.31564 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 6.0 pix
The object was found in VSX 8" OGLE-BLG-ECL-119680
Type: E
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
18.002 Ic Y 0.719 Ic 2457000.54620 0.613039000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-ECL-119680,2461128.9564,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
OGLE-BLG-ECL-119680 20260329.4564 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:49:12.05 -36:02:27.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 12.96 17:52:45.77 -35:24:18.9
355.21794 -4.61625 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 5.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 8" Gaia DR3 4040642873469686272
Type: SR|M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.340 G 12.880 G 72.110000000000 M
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4040642873469686272,2461128.9564,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4040642873469686272 20260329.4564 12.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:52:45.77 -35:24:18.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.04 17:57:26.82 -36:26:56.6
354.78379 -5.95856 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 6.6 pix
The object was found in VSX20" Gaia DR3 4037429069763582720
Type:
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
19.610 G 20.100 G 2.772860000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4037429069763582720,2461128.9564,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4037429069763582720 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:26.82 -36:26:56.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.05 17:53:12.44 -35:05:49.8
355.53080 -4.53951 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 6.7 pix
The object was found in VSX 9" OGLE-BLG-ECL-158493
Type: E
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
17.606 Ic Y 0.428 Ic 2457000.44930 0.876578000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-ECL-158493,2461128.9564,13.05,0.05,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
OGLE-BLG-ECL-158493 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:53:12.44 -35:05:49.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.00 17:50:54.28 -35:52:23.6
354.62141 -4.52709 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.1 pix
The object was found in VSX 6" Gaia DR3 4040605520122977664
Type: SR|M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.250 G 12.930 G 119.100000000000 M
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4040605520122977664,2461128.9564,13.00,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4040605520122977664 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:50:54.28 -35:52:23.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VVVDR4 515685017322,2461128.9564,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VVVDR4 515685017322 20260329.4564 13.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:01:09.14 -38:06:24.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.14 17:57:59.08 -35:48:32.9
355.39732 -5.73772 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 6.6 pix
The object was found in VSX24" Gaia DR3 4040485570271131904
Type: SR|M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
13.220 G 13.400 G 444.100000000000 M
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4040485570271131904,2461128.9564,13.14,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4040485570271131904 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:59.08 -35:48:32.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.35 18:12:42.88 -33:05:17.7
359.26517 -7.09678 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4045710655737037312 | 18:12:42.88 -33:05:17.7 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4045710655737037312,2461128.9564,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4045710655737037312 20260329.4564 13.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:12:42.88 -33:05:17.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4039716054006299648,2461128.9564,13.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4039716054006299648 20260329.4564 13.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:10:05.43 -33:11:10.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4056098914630148352,2461128.9564,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4056098914630148352 20260329.4564 13.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:56:28.41 -30:47:24.7 ;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_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 12.99 17:11:54.19 -33:45:10.4
352.00329 3.32582 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 | target | 17:11:54.19 -33:45:10.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.435+/-0.080 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9564,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:11:54.19 -33:45:10.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.43 17:58:49.44 -32:37:29.5
358.26323 -4.31652 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4043312384621146752 | 17:58:49.44 -32:37:29.5 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4043312384621146752,2461128.9564,13.43,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4043312384621146752 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:58:49.44 -32:37:29.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.34 18:06:35.42 -33:17:35.5
358.47327 -6.06488 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:06:35.42 -33:17:35.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.830+/-0.050 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9564,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4564 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:06:35.42 -33:17:35.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OGLE-BLG-LPV-042219,2461128.9564,13.18,0.05,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
OGLE-BLG-LPV-042219 20260329.4564 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:47:54.09 -36:02:52.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 13.35 17:39:16.09 -34:32:41.5
354.52045 -1.80624 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" 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 | 17:39:16.09 -34:32:41.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.606+/-0.058 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9564,13.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4564 13.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:16.09 -34:32:41.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 11.19 18:00:31.71 -34:38:31.3
356.67543 -5.61757 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.4 pix
The object was found in VSX 3" FT Sgr
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
11.500 pg 17.000 : pg 2428645.00000 250.900000000000 Me
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FT Sgr,2461128.9564,11.19,0.05,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
FT Sgr 20260329.4564 11.19CV 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/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:00:31.71 -34:38:31.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 11.81 18:03:17.42 -33:59:40.8
357.52267 -5.80074 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 6.6 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" V5955 Sgr
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.200 V < 14.000 V 2457558.00000 210.200000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V5955 Sgr,2461128.9564,11.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V5955 Sgr 20260329.4564 11.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:17.42 -33:59:40.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4564 2461128.9564 11.28 18:02:06.23 -37:33:03.4
354.27095 -7.30729 galactic CrA Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.4 pix
The object was found in VSX20" Gaia DR3 4037077569671629952
Type: VAR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
15.320 G 15.670 G 0.083304600000 K
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4037077569671629952,2461128.9564,11.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4037077569671629952 20260329.4564 11.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:02:06.23 -37:33:03.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 24328,2461128.9564,11.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 24328 20260329.4564 11.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_055817_TTUQ2b1x1_19012_TuDoOHrU/fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:12:57.60 -34:28:13.4 ;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_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-57-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-56-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0417_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 13.71 20:15:03.27 -10:39:12.9
32.64238 -23.35188 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx3314397 | 20:15:03.27 -10:39:12.9 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.395+/-0.035 (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 29.4618* 20 15 03.27 -10 39 12.9 13.7 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DocumentRef: VOTx3314397,2461128.9618,13.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx3314397 20260329.4618 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:15:03.27 -10:39:12.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4618* 20 28 47.88 -12 52 34.1 13.3 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-21ed,2461128.9618,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-21ed 20260329.4618 13.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:28:47.88 -12:52:34.1 ;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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 13.02 20:26:22.98 -08:10:49.2
36.40821 -24.80182 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 6906136506631117056 | 20:26:24.13 -08:10:37.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.387+/-0.035 (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 6906136506631117056,2461128.9618,13.02,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6906136506631117056 20260329.4618 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/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:26:22.98 -08:10:49.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 14.01 20:09:31.89 -08:59:53.2
33.62829 -21.41270 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:09:31.89 -08:59:53.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.611+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4618* 20 09 31.89 -08 59 53.2 14.0 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9618,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4618 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:09:31.89 -08:59:53.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9618,14.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4618 14.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:16:50.91 -07:13:54.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 13.87 20:13:07.12 -10:43:34.7
32.35147 -22.95201 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx3361117 | 20:13:07.12 -10:43:34.7 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4618* 20 13 07.12 -10 43 34.7 13.9 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DocumentRef: VOTx3361117,2461128.9618,13.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx3361117 20260329.4618 13.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:13:07.12 -10:43:34.7 ;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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9618,14.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4618 14.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:12:42.52 -06:34:14.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 14.06 20:34:06.51 -11:07:27.0
34.36261 -27.78993 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 20:34:06.51 -11:07:27.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.499+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4618* 20 34 06.51 -11 07 27.0 14.1 U Cap 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9618,14.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4618 14.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:34:06.51 -11:07:27.0 ;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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4618 2461128.9618 13.88 20:45:24.51 -10:00:38.8
36.86487 -29.82592 galactic Aqr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 3.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6903050834620203264 | 20:45:22.85 -10:00:56.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.498+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6903050834620203264,2461128.9618,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6903050834620203264 20260329.4618 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:45:24.51 -10:00:38.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9618,14.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4618 14.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_060602_TTUQ2b1x1_14966_JZKEpfhf/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:33:37.52 -08:13:16.2 ;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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-05-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-04-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.56 18:42:06.12 -28:31:16.8
6.24599 -10.71246 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 5.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:42:06.12 -28:31:16.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=12.342+/- (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
target,2461128.9590,13.56,0.05,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
target 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:06.12 -28:31:16.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.68 18:59:56.83 -28:36:05.4
7.82111 -14.31728 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:59:56.83 -28:36:05.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.671+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9590,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4590 13.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:59:56.83 -28:36:05.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.19 19:14:24.99 -25:57:02.5
11.65386 -16.23864 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6769282635085114240 | 19:14:24.46 -25:56:47.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.733+/-0.030 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6769282635085114240,2461128.9590,13.19,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6769282635085114240 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:24.99 -25:57:02.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9590,12.66,0.05,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 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:19:41.08 -22:39:11.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9590,12.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4590 12.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:55.88 -25:42:36.0 ;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_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9590,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4590 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:06.70 -23:32:16.6 ;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_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.10 19:02:25.00 -26:37:29.0
9.91586 -14.03090 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 5.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6763760745950951552 | 19:02:23.36 -26:37:41.9 (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 6763760745950951552,2461128.9590,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6763760745950951552 20260329.4590 13.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:25.00 -26:37:29.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.38 18:44:36.91 -22:04:50.7
12.38707 -8.44513 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 4.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:44:36.91 -22:04:50.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.881+/-0.054 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9590,13.38,0.05,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
target 20260329.4590 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:36.91 -22:04:50.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.62 18:47:50.52 -25:07:51.3
9.92132 -10.42854 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" 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 | target | 18:47:50.52 -25:07:51.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.342+/-0.035 (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,2461128.9590,13.62,0.05,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
target 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:47:50.52 -25:07:51.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.56 18:55:55.58 -28:53:24.5
7.18563 -13.62463 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:55:55.58 -28:53:24.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.853+/-0.033 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9590,13.56,0.05,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
target 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:55.58 -28:53:24.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4073192403393023232,2461128.9590,13.62,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4073192403393023232 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:22.75 -25:45:30.8 ;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_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.61 18:56:32.67 -26:15:51.7
9.70687 -12.68323 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx3483077 | 18:56:32.67 -26:15:51.7 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (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
DocumentRef: VOTx3483077,2461128.9590,13.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx3483077 20260329.4590 13.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:56:32.67 -26:15:51.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9590,13.55,0.05,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
target 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:13:21.82 -29:05:34.7 ;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_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.58 18:44:45.09 -24:05:22.7
10.56993 -9.34716 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 | target | 18:44:45.09 -24:05:22.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.744+/-0.030 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9590,13.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4590 13.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:45.09 -24:05:22.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.68 18:49:07.18 -22:15:57.5
12.67662 -9.46495 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx3359818 | 18:49:07.18 -22:15:57.5 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (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
DocumentRef: VOTx3359818,2461128.9590,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx3359818 20260329.4590 13.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:49:07.18 -22:15:57.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.63 18:50:21.11 -28:04:30.9
7.43630 -12.17385 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4071849693506155392 | 18:50:21.11 -28:04:30.9 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=0.824+/-0.035 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4071849693506155392,2461128.9590,13.63,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 4071849693506155392 20260329.4590 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/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:50:21.11 -28:04:30.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.70 18:43:48.56 -22:24:51.9
12.00129 -8.42340 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 | 18:43:48.56 -22:24:51.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.558+/-0.034 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9590,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4590 13.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:48.56 -22:24:51.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4590 2461128.9590 13.81 18:55:49.66 -23:09:04.8
12.53226 -11.24169 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx3370259 | 18:55:49.66 -23:09:04.8 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.841+/-0.034 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DocumentRef: VOTx3370259,2461128.9590,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx3370259 20260329.4590 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:49.66 -23:09:04.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9590,13.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4590 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0681.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_060202_TTUQ2b1x1_26285_tnbr6wkw/fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:21.52 -23:46:19.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-01-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-11-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0681_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.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!
TCP 2026 03 29.4548* 00 30 06.14 +60 08 06.4 13.0 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,2461128.9548,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4548 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_055602_TTUQ2b1x1_13626_Plq01wEb/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0415.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_055602_TTUQ2b1x1_13626_Plq01wEb/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:30:06.14 +60:08:06.4 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
WARNING from util/transients/report_transient.sh -- UCAC5 catalog wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits.cat.ucac5 not found - falling back to uncorrected catalog wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.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!
TCP 2026 03 29.4548* 00 29 52.37 +60 13 32.4 13.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9548,13.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4548 13.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_055602_TTUQ2b1x1_13626_Plq01wEb/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0415.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_055602_TTUQ2b1x1_13626_Plq01wEb/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:29:52.37 +60:13:32.4 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-55-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_05-54-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4659 2461128.9659 13.86 22:11:13.65 +20:03:34.2
79.25895 -28.91542 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 4.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 22:11:13.65 +20:03:34.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.353+/-0.037 (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,2461128.9659,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4659 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_061202_TTUQ2b1x1_7819_zfwwmlCw/fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_061202_TTUQ2b1x1_7819_zfwwmlCw/fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0430.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:11:13.65 +20:03:34.2 ;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_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0430_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0430_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0505 Peg,2461128.9659,12.77,0.05,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
V0505 Peg 20260329.4659 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/Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-18-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_061202_TTUQ2b1x1_7819_zfwwmlCw/fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_061202_TTUQ2b1x1_7819_zfwwmlCw/fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0430.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:09:19.10 +19:43:58.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0430_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-11-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0430_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-16-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-10-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9694,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4694 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0432.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:26:33.74 +34:54:21.3 ;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_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1903790025421122560,2461128.9694,13.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1903790025421122560 20260329.4694 13.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0432.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:46:59.92 +36:21:10.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4694 2461128.9694 12.78 22:43:25.02 +41:19:13.9
98.54559 -15.41063 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J340.8727+41.3171 | 22:43:27.03 +41:19:09.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.266+/-0.028 (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 J340.8727+41.3171,2461128.9694,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J340.8727+41.3171 20260329.4694 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0432.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:43:25.02 +41:19:13.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0847 Lac,2461128.9694,13.20,0.05,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
V0847 Lac 20260329.4694 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/Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0432.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:53:20.82 +36:30:20.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4694 2461128.9694 13.55 22:25:31.56 +35:37:21.2
92.30895 -18.42891 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 22:25:31.56 +35:37:21.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F5 (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,2461128.9694,13.55,0.05,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
target 20260329.4694 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/Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_061702_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_zS1VkvRt/fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0432.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:25:31.56 +35:37:21.2 ;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_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-16-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0034_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-15-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1969468149926044672,2461128.9647,12.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1969468149926044672 20260329.4647 12.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:07:29.89 +42:13:26.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 11.93 21:56:23.86 +42:50:37.3
92.01190 -9.27828 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1960855396160208000 | 21:56:21.99 +42:50:56.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.286+/-0.031 (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 1960855396160208000,2461128.9647,11.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1960855396160208000 20260329.4647 11.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:23.86 +42:50:37.3 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.40 21:28:26.65 +44:33:17.9
89.31499 -4.66622 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 | target | 21:28:26.65 +44:33:17.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.821+/-0.035 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9647,14.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4647 14.40CV 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:26.65 +44:33:17.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.35 21:46:25.22 +45:59:21.3
92.63774 -5.71731 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 21:46:25.22 +45:59:21.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.815+/-0.032 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9647,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4647 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:46:25.22 +45:59:21.3 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2163692137345516160,2461128.9647,13.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2163692137345516160 20260329.4647 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:03:48.63 +47:08:01.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2164412386172063232,2461128.9647,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2164412386172063232 20260329.4647 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:13:15.83 +46:54:26.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J213105.78+484144.2,2461128.9647,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J213105.78+484144.2 20260329.4647 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:03.63 +48:41:49.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 13.60 21:31:19.16 +41:47:44.5
87.78482 -7.02660 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 5.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J322.8313+41.7906 | 21:31:20.59 +41:47:18.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J322.8313+41.7906,2461128.9647,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.8313+41.7906 20260329.4647 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:19.16 +41:47:44.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2165179566097259904,2461128.9647,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2165179566097259904 20260329.4647 13.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:04:49.58 +47:09:54.7 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 13.12 21:43:10.70 +50:14:30.7
94.99147 -2.13058 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J325.7820+50.2504 | 21:43:10.70 +50:14:30.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.193+/-0.030 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J325.7820+50.2504,2461128.9647,13.12,0.05,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
ATO J325.7820+50.2504 20260329.4647 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:43:10.70 +50:14:30.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.03 21:32:10.48 +48:33:42.9
92.53579 -2.19006 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" 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 J323.0464+48.5622 | 21:32:10.48 +48:33:42.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J323.0464+48.5622,2461128.9647,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.0464+48.5622 20260329.4647 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:10.48 +48:33:42.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1975231476338494592,2461128.9647,14.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1975231476338494592 20260329.4647 14.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:00:31.18 +47:02:11.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.26 21:28:46.06 +48:15:16.4
91.91282 -2.02699 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 5.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J322.1874+48.2552 | 21:28:46.06 +48:15:16.4 (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 J322.1874+48.2552,2461128.9647,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.1874+48.2552 20260329.4647 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:46.06 +48:15:16.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.34 21:18:14.67 +45:21:32.0
88.59539 -2.82607 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J319.5558+45.3407 | 21:18:14.42 +45:20:50.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J319.5558+45.3407,2461128.9647,14.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J319.5558+45.3407 20260329.4647 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:18:14.67 +45:21:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4647 2461128.9647 14.44 21:34:26.15 +48:03:08.6
92.46687 -2.81955 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J323.6101+48.0472 | 21:34:26.15 +48:03:08.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J323.6101+48.0472,2461128.9647,14.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.6101+48.0472 20260329.4647 14.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0427.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_061017_TTUQ2b1x1_457_kzP66hWr/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:34:26.15 +48:03:08.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-09-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-08-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0427_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4775 2461128.9775 13.94 22:27:19.97 +58:22:37.8
104.96888 0.62350 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J336.8327+58.3767 | 22:27:19.97 +58:22:37.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.375+/-0.065 (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 J336.8327+58.3767,2461128.9775,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J336.8327+58.3767 20260329.4775 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:27:19.97 +58:22:37.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RT Cep,2461128.9775,13.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RT Cep 20260329.4775 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:46:51.53 +64:36:11.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4775 2461128.9775 13.90 21:42:59.52 +58:50:20.7
100.58322 4.40329 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 2.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J325.7306+58.8413 | 21:42:59.52 +58:50:20.7 (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 J325.7306+58.8413,2461128.9775,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J325.7306+58.8413 20260329.4775 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:59.52 +58:50:20.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9775,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4775 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:56:00.93 +62:27:39.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461128.9775,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4775 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:27:57.98 +58:19:43.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4775 2461128.9775 14.14 22:45:24.06 +65:26:54.3
110.32599 5.70929 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 2.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2211761681878545536 | 22:45:20.62 +65:26:32.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2211761681878545536,2461128.9775,14.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2211761681878545536 20260329.4775 14.14CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_062832_TTUQ2b1x1_19085_fJoRRJV4/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:45:24.06 +65:26:54.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-27-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4803 2461128.9803 13.06 23:53:01.18 +50:52:36.2
113.60636 -10.93421 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 0.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1943983497614110208 | 23:52:58.54 +50:52:07.2 (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!
TCP 2026 03 29.4803* 23 53 01.18 +50 52 36.2 13.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1943983497614110208,2461128.9803,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1943983497614110208 20260329.4803 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:53:01.18 +50:52:36.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4803* 00 39 09.41 +52 30 16.1 14.0 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,2461128.9803,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4803 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:39:09.41 +52:30:16.1 ;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_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4803* 00 29 11.44 +53 47 54.7 14.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 419541686906825984,2461128.9803,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 419541686906825984 20260329.4803 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:29:11.44 +53:47:54.7 ;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_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4803* 23 56 14.30 +57 57 11.3 14.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1998371664915659648,2461128.9803,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1998371664915659648 20260329.4803 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_063232_TTUQ2b1x1_13543_OIh56yzp/fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:56:14.30 +57:57:11.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0438_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-59-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-31-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4814 2461128.9814 13.34 21:31:31.06 -05:30:18.1
48.08860 -37.83683 galactic Aqr Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" 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 | target | 21:31:31.06 -05:30:18.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9814,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260329.4814 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0719.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_063417_TTUQ2b1x1_26938_dhXX9Pp5/fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0439.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_063417_TTUQ2b1x1_26938_dhXX9Pp5/fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0440.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:31.06 -05:30:18.1 ;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_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0439_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0439_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4814 2461128.9814 13.55 21:37:15.04 -00:13:18.3
54.64243 -36.22371 galactic Aqr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 21:37:15.04 -00:13:18.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G8 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461128.9814,13.55,0.05,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
target 20260329.4814 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/Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0719.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_063417_TTUQ2b1x1_26938_dhXX9Pp5/fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0439.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_063417_TTUQ2b1x1_26938_dhXX9Pp5/fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0440.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:15.04 -00:13:18.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0439_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-33-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-44-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0719_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aqr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-32-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0439_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GM Peg,2461128.9826,9.32,0.05,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
GM Peg 20260329.4826 9.32CV 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/Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0009.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_063553_TTUQ2b1x1_21326_hOxCSzfO/fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0441.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_063553_TTUQ2b1x1_21326_hOxCSzfO/fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:30:28.11 +13:06:17.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0479 Peg,2461128.9826,12.03,0.05,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
V0479 Peg 20260329.4826 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/Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0009.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_063553_TTUQ2b1x1_21326_hOxCSzfO/fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0441.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_063553_TTUQ2b1x1_21326_hOxCSzfO/fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:26.53 +15:34:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-35-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_19-50-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Peg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-34-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9910,11.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4910 11.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0445.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:47.52 -09:09:08.7 ;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_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 29.4910 2461128.9910 13.29 19:18:24.76 -10:05:02.7
26.91174 -10.52909 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 8.6 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 4200139232781683328 | 19:18:23.76 -10:05:06.1 (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 4200139232781683328,2461128.9910,13.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4200139232781683328 20260329.4910 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0445.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:18:24.76 -10:05:02.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9910,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4910 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0445.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:47.50 -13:32:48.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9910,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4910 13.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0445.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_064802_TTUQ2b1x1_8916_NbtzHv7Z/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:59.59 -13:20:32.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-47-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-46-21_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0445_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J182757-1444.7,2461128.9924,12.49,0.05,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
ASAS J182757-1444.7 20260329.4924 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0448.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:57.52 -14:44:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J182318-1342.8,2461128.9924,12.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J182318-1342.8 20260329.4924 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0448.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:23:18.28 -13:43:00.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9924,11.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4924 11.18CV 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0448.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:36.55 -19:31:33.8 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9924,12.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4924 12.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0448.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:01:39.27 -18:57:32.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 29.4924* 18 20 39.81 -13 56 16.4 12.8 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461128.9924,12.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260329.4924 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_065002_TTUQ2b1x1_12326_QhUKDh2D/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0448.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:20:39.81 -13:56:16.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0448_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_06-48-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
