Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AQ Dra,2461129.7038,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AQ Dra 20260330.2038 12.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-11-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_235528_TTUQ2b1x1_14412_BShveSKs/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0180.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-29_CI_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_235528_TTUQ2b1x1_14412_BShveSKs/fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-53-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0181.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:02:50.25 +73:27:49.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-53-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0181_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-53-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0181_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-10-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-52-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0180_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2074 2461129.7074 11.95 16:41:34.73 +36:25:15.7
58.95310 40.93033 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" 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 | Gaia DR3 1328057355974348672 | 16:41:32.53 +36:24:42.5 (Gaia DR3) | E (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5/8Ib 1947ApJ...105..204P NGC 6205 199
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2075* 16 41 34.73 +36 25 15.7 11.9 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 1328057355974348672,2461129.7074,11.95,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1328057355974348672 20260330.2074 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/CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:34.73 +36:25:15.7 ;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_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2074 2461129.7074 12.07 16:41:53.38 +36:26:26.8
58.98820 40.87037 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" 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 | ATO J250.4754+36.4358 | 16:41:54.06 +36:26:27.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A5III/V 1947ApJ...105..204P NGC 6205 993 J-Ks=0.478+/- (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 30.2075* 16 41 53.38 +36 26 26.8 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
ATO J250.4754+36.4358,2461129.7074,12.07,0.05,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
ATO J250.4754+36.4358 20260330.2074 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/CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:53.38 +36:26:26.8 ;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_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2074 2461129.7074 12.16 16:41:48.92 +36:25:33.8
58.96666 40.88360 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" 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 | V1578 Her | 16:41:47.01 +36:25:57.5 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | : (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G2/5Ib 1947ApJ...105..204P NGC 6205 835
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2075* 16 41 48.92 +36 25 33.8 12.2 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
V1578 Her,2461129.7074,12.16,0.05,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
V1578 Her 20260330.2074 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/CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_000120_TTUQ2b1x1_28897_UazGFQNV/fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:48.92 +36:25:33.8 ;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_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-19-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-58-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1454783870738442752,2461129.7086,13.22,0.05,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 1454783870738442752 20260330.2086 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/CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_000323_TTUQ2b1x1_13162_pjvdcZlH/fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-29_23-59-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_000323_TTUQ2b1x1_13162_pjvdcZlH/fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-00-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0189.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:42:01.37 +28:20:51.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_03-28-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-00-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0189_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_23-59-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0188_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_2026-03-30_00-00-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0189_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_23-59-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0188_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2213* 15 52 56.25 +12 28 20.5 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,2461129.7213,12.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2213 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/Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_002125_TTUQ2b1x1_18585_Lzq7fmxW/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-18-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_002125_TTUQ2b1x1_18585_Lzq7fmxW/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-18-58_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0207.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:52:56.25 +12:28:20.5 ;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_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-18-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0207_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_2026-03-30_00-18-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0206_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_2026-03-30_00-18-58_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0207_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_2026-03-30_00-18-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2224* 14 33 53.45 +06 36 21.3 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,2461129.7224,13.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2224 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/Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_002325_TTUQ2b1x1_31991_TAFbczLy/fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-19-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_002325_TTUQ2b1x1_31991_TAFbczLy/fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-20-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:33:53.45 +06:36:21.3 ;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_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_04-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-20-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0209_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_2026-03-30_00-19-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0208_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_2026-03-30_00-20-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0209_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_2026-03-30_00-19-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2247* 14 18 07.66 -04 33 08.4 10.3 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,2461129.7247,10.29,0.05,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 20260330.2247 10.29CV 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-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0189.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_002723_TTUQ2b1x1_26601_VNdoChal/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0212.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_002723_TTUQ2b1x1_26601_VNdoChal/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:18:07.66 -04:33:08.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0213_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_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0212_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_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0213_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_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2247* 14 29 10.22 -01 23 52.0 13.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7247,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2247 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-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0189.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_002723_TTUQ2b1x1_26601_VNdoChal/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0212.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_002723_TTUQ2b1x1_26601_VNdoChal/fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:29:10.22 -01:23:52.0 ;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_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-32-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0213_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_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0212_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_2026-03-30_00-23-46_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0213_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_2026-03-30_00-22-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0212_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7288,12.02,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2288 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/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_003127_TTUQ2b1x1_28822_9yL3jYMa/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-28-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0218.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_003127_TTUQ2b1x1_28822_9yL3jYMa/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-29-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:38:03.40 -12:02:38.6 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-29-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0219_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_2026-03-30_00-28-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0218_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_2026-03-30_00-29-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0219_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_2026-03-30_00-28-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0218_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7456,13.29,0.05,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 20260330.2456 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/Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_005444_TTUQ2b1x1_10708_pPO9zYwr/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-52-59_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_005444_TTUQ2b1x1_10708_pPO9zYwr/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-54-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0231.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:35:08.79 -07:40:58.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_00-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0231_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_2026-03-30_00-52-59_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0230_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_2026-03-30_00-54-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0231_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_2026-03-30_00-52-59_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
IK Gem,2461129.7516,9.21,0.05,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
IK Gem 20260330.2516 9.21CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-40-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:40.79 +27:36:24.9 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7516,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2516 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:52.85 +25:59:17.6 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7516,13.59,0.05,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 20260330.2516 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:08:20.78 +31:13:37.6 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2516 2461129.7516 9.83 06:36:05.10 +27:46:07.1
186.35492 9.19119 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3385999972463251072 | 06:36:04.88 +27:46:14.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3385999972463251072,2461129.7516,9.83,0.05,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 3385999972463251072 20260330.2516 9.83CV 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/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-40-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0227.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_010314_TTUQ2b1x1_28307_SxPlYAts/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:05.10 +27:46:07.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-02-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-17_23-39-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-01-37_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7550,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2550 11.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0239.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0240.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:09:00.33 -14:55:22.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_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_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7550,12.22,0.05,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 20260330.2550 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0239.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0240.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:19:55.06 -21:13:41.6 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_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_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7550,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2550 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0239.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0240.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:57:18.07 -15:54:29.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_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_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7550,12.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2550 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0239.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_010814_TTUQ2b1x1_28875_Kp7UevKS/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0240.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:21:40.13 -14:28:12.2 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_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_2026-03-30_01-07-26_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0240_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_2026-03-30_01-06-37_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0239_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2701* 15 52 55.59 +12 28 48.2 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7701,13.18,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2701 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/Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_013124_TTUQ2b1x1_13238_aXzwuwwG/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-28-27_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_013124_TTUQ2b1x1_13238_aXzwuwwG/fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-29-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0257.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:52:55.59 +12:28:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-09-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-29-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0257_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_2026-03-30_01-28-27_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0256_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_2026-03-30_01-29-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0257_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_2026-03-30_01-28-27_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2733* 15 18 39.90 +02 07 17.7 12.6 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 4421573418535173120,2461129.7733,12.64,0.05,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 4421573418535173120 20260330.2733 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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0565.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_013721_TTUQ2b1x1_29621_lJ1ln2kb/fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-32-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_013721_TTUQ2b1x1_29621_lJ1ln2kb/fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-33-49_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:18:39.90 +02:07:17.7 ;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_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0565_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-33-49_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0565_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-32-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0565_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-33-49_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0565_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-32-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7779,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2779 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:08:59.80 -14:55:21.5 ;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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7779,12.23,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2779 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:19:54.72 -21:13:43.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7779,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2779 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:57:17.38 -15:54:25.2 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7779,13.10,0.05,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 20260330.2779 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/Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0225.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:21:39.66 -14:28:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Loneos-RR 252,2461129.7779,12.94,0.05,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
Loneos-RR 252 20260330.2779 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_014124_TTUQ2b1x1_27735_3WHwt3UI/fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:09:51.08 -18:11:53.7 ;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_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-04-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_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_2026-03-30_01-40-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0267_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_2026-03-30_01-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7792,12.07,0.05,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 20260330.2792 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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:38:01.39 -12:02:47.2 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_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_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7792,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2792 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:53:12.99 -11:55:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_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_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7792,13.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2792 13.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0208.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_014324_TTUQ2b1x1_23092_QbY3yymj/fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:21:59.74 -10:59:02.7 ;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_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-50-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0208_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_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_2026-03-30_01-42-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-03-30_01-41-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7804,13.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2804 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/Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0210.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_014524_TTUQ2b1x1_8474_v6iQvWjE/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-43-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0270.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_014524_TTUQ2b1x1_8474_v6iQvWjE/fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-05_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0271.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:35:08.27 -07:40:52.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_03-51-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0271_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_2026-03-30_01-43-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0270_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_2026-03-30_01-44-05_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0271_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_2026-03-30_01-43-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0270_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2816* 16 21 55.80 -01 03 31.0 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.7816,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2816 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/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:21:55.80 -01:03:31.0 ;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_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2816* 16 08 17.74 -02 46 12.7 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,2461129.7816,13.25,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2816 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/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:08:17.74 -02:46:12.7 ;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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2816* 16 16 02.41 +00 41 54.1 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,2461129.7816,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.2816 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/Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0504.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:16:02.41 -00:41:54.1 ;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_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2816 2461129.7816 12.64 16:41:18.17 +00:58:19.7
17.66445 29.09768 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 | target | 16:41:18.17 +00:58:19.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.273+/-0.034 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.7816,12.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.2816 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-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_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:18.17 +00:58:19.7 ;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_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.2816 2461129.7816 12.90 16:14:03.00 +00:19:53.0
12.76935 34.53391 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | target | 16:14:03.00 +00:19:53.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.835+/-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!
TCP 2026 03 30.2816* 16 14 03.00 +00 19 53.0 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
target,2461129.7816,12.90,0.05,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
target 20260330.2816 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_014724_TTUQ2b1x1_24199_q7iurDnO/fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:14:03.00 +00:19:53.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-18-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0504_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-03-30_01-45-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-03-30_01-44-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.2883* 17 41 47.50 +19 03 04.0 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
NW Her,2461129.7883,13.35,0.05,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
NW Her 20260330.2883 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/Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0539.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0540.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-07-Q2b1x1_015614_TTUQ2b1x1_651_6kQbczIF/fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-54-23_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-07-Q2b1x1_015614_TTUQ2b1x1_651_6kQbczIF/fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-55-28_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0275.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:41:47.50 +19:03:04.0 ;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_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0539_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-55-28_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0539_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-54-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0539_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-55-28_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-06-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0539_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_01-54-23_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8007,11.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3007 11.99CV 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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:06:36.15 -10:27:11.3 ;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_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_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_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8007,13.16,0.05,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 20260330.3007 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/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:50:49.53 -12:29:52.8 ;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_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_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_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8007,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3007 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/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:14:23.18 -09:09:14.9 ;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_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_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_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8007,13.85,0.05,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 20260330.3007 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/Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_021359_TTUQ2b1x1_24544_BB2L0sqY/fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:25:49.29 -09:57:32.9 ;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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_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_2026-03-30_02-13-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0281_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_2026-03-30_02-12-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
LX Lyr,2461129.8049,12.64,0.05,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
LX Lyr 20260330.3049 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/Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-25-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_021959_TTUQ2b1x1_10906_dyQkGDgz/fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-18-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0282.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_021959_TTUQ2b1x1_10906_dyQkGDgz/fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-19-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:40:23.15 +41:02:22.4 ;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_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-24-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0376_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-19-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0283_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_2026-03-30_02-18-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0282_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_2026-03-30_02-19-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0283_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_2026-03-30_02-18-27_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0282_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8154,12.07,0.05,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 20260330.3154 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_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_023629_TTUQ2b1x1_12490_XVO4b8fY/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-32-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0287.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_023629_TTUQ2b1x1_12490_XVO4b8fY/fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-35-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:59:21.11 -19:06:10.7 ;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_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_04-06-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0227_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-35-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0288_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_2026-03-30_02-32-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0287_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_2026-03-30_02-35-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0288_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_2026-03-30_02-32-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4379076155956672512,2461129.8174,12.45,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4379076155956672512 20260330.3174 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/Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0509.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_023759_TTUQ2b1x1_29972_GI86WH6l/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_023759_TTUQ2b1x1_29972_GI86WH6l/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0290.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:47:20.95 -01:57:45.5 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0290_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_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0290_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_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V2631 Oph,2461129.8174,11.99,0.05,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
V2631 Oph 20260330.3174 11.99CV 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_023759_TTUQ2b1x1_29972_GI86WH6l/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_023759_TTUQ2b1x1_29972_GI86WH6l/fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0290.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:10:22.07 -04:03:36.4 ;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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0290_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_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-23-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-37-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0290_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_2026-03-30_02-36-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3188 2461129.8188 12.78 19:34:13.04 +41:56:41.2
74.92078 10.48277 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" 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 | 19:34:13.04 +41:56:41.2 (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,2461129.8188,12.78,0.05,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
target 20260330.3188 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/Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-59-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_023959_TTUQ2b1x1_16206_yHHru9qj/fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-38-27_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0291.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_023959_TTUQ2b1x1_16206_yHHru9qj/fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-39-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:13.04 +41:56:41.2 ;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_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-59-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-59-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-38-27_20_00sec_-10_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_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-59-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-39-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-59-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-38-27_20_00sec_-10_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 30.3266* 18 19 17.42 +24 07 11.7 13.4 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
ASASSN-V J181917.87+240706.3,2461129.8265,13.40,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J181917.87+240706.3 20260330.3265 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/Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0541.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-08-Q2b1x1_025114_TTUQ2b1x1_4230_0JkbJ02z/fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-49-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0293.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-08-Q2b1x1_025114_TTUQ2b1x1_4230_0JkbJ02z/fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-50-33_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0294.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:17.42 +24:07:11.7 ;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_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_05-07-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0541_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-50-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-03-30_02-49-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0293_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_2026-03-30_02-50-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-03-30_02-49-33_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8280,13.40,0.05,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 20260330.3280 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/Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0126.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_025329_TTUQ2b1x1_12289_mkGmaimv/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-51-39_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_025329_TTUQ2b1x1_12289_mkGmaimv/fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-52-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:34:10.13 -21:57:03.4 ;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_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-52-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-03-30_02-51-39_20_00sec_-9_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_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-02-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_02-52-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-03-30_02-51-39_20_00sec_-9_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,2461129.8363,12.08,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3363 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:05:24.98 -11:11:46.2 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_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 30.3363* 17 20 49.21 -13 32 46.7 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8363,13.29,0.05,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 20260330.3363 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:49.21 -13:32:46.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8363,13.55,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3363 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_030514_TTUQ2b1x1_25870_U0luGC1w/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:55:11.35 -08:41:42.7 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-04-32_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0302_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_2026-03-30_03-03-41_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3375 2461129.8375 12.92 19:26:54.96 +29:45:42.6
63.31202 6.15543 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 J291.7231+29.7520 | 19:26:54.96 +29:45:42.6 (user input) | LPV (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J291.7231+29.7520,2461129.8375,12.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J291.7231+29.7520 20260330.3375 12.92CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0401.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_030653_TTUQ2b1x1_25586_LhFVPOmJ/fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-05-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_030653_TTUQ2b1x1_25586_LhFVPOmJ/fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-06-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0304.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:26:54.96 +29:45:42.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-06-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0304_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_2026-03-30_03-05-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_06-51-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-06-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0304_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_2026-03-30_03-05-21_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8514,11.53,0.05,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 20260330.3514 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_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:52:05.74 -20:33:43.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8514,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3514 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:09:16.79 -16:20:59.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8514,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3514 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/Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0321.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0311.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_032659_TTUQ2b1x1_22621_L1lbLmn5/fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:27:29.86 -14:21:50.8 ;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-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-22-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-26-12_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0312_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_2026-03-30_03-25-29_20_00sec_-10_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
Gaia DR3 2059792961438813312,2461129.8502,12.66,0.05,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 2059792961438813312 20260330.3502 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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_032514_TTUQ2b1x1_17916_8gxB1Eoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_032514_TTUQ2b1x1_17916_8gxB1Eoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:57:13.35 +36:36:13.7 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0310_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_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0310_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_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0309_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3502 2461129.8502 12.90 19:36:17.49 +35:40:18.5
69.49583 7.19842 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J294.0671+35.6511 | 19:36:17.19 +35:39:34.9 (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 J294.0671+35.6511,2461129.8502,12.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J294.0671+35.6511 20260330.3502 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_032514_TTUQ2b1x1_17916_8gxB1Eoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0309.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_032514_TTUQ2b1x1_17916_8gxB1Eoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:36:17.49 +35:40:18.5 ;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_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0310_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_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-24-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0310_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_2026-03-30_03-23-43_20_00sec_-9_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
V0615 Cep,2461129.8556,12.56,0.05,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
V0615 Cep 20260330.3556 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-24-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_033259_TTUQ2b1x1_20726_XwnH0QMM/fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-31-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0315.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_033259_TTUQ2b1x1_20726_XwnH0QMM/fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-32-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0316.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:26.83 +67:09:17.2 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-24-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-32-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-24-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-31-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-24-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-32-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-24-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-31-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V0667 Oph,2461129.8720,12.67,0.05,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
V0667 Oph 20260330.3720 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_035644_TTUQ2b1x1_2061_DiugpxSs/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-55-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_035644_TTUQ2b1x1_2061_DiugpxSs/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-55-56_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0324.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:30.06 +08:38:03.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-55-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0324_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_2026-03-30_03-55-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-55-56_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0324_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_2026-03-30_03-55-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 30.3732* 18 09 11.40 -12 20 00.5 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,2461129.8732,11.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3732 11.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_035814_TTUQ2b1x1_27565_FZ2SGpBZ/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-56-43_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0325.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_035814_TTUQ2b1x1_27565_FZ2SGpBZ/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-57-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0326.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:09:11.40 -12:20:00.5 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-57-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0326_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_2026-03-30_03-56-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_03-57-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0326_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_2026-03-30_03-56-43_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0325_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3779 2461129.8779 12.96 19:48:50.52 +30:42:00.8
66.44138 2.47153 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 2.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J297.2120+30.7123 | 19:48:50.08 +30:42:10.8 (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 J297.2120+30.7123,2461129.8779,12.96,0.05,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
ATO J297.2120+30.7123 20260330.3779 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:50.52 +30:42:00.8 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3779 2461129.8779 12.74 19:35:53.51 +30:26:08.3
64.83262 4.76560 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J293.9901+30.4384 | 19:35:55.86 +30:25:56.1 (Gaia DR3) | CBH (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.688+/-0.184 (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 J293.9901+30.4384,2461129.8779,12.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.9901+30.4384 20260330.3779 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:35:53.51 +30:26:08.3 ;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_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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
V1459 Cyg,2461129.8779,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1459 Cyg 20260330.3779 12.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:34.70 +32:58:36.4 ;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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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
target,2461129.8779,12.51,0.05,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
target 20260330.3779 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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0327.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_040459_TTUQ2b1x1_3858_ktqJX5Jy/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0328.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:17.69 +27:45:10.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-04-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0328_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_2026-03-30_04-03-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0327_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.3877 2461129.8877 10.07 18:51:04.31 -06:16:13.5
27.30535 -2.77362 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" 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 | GDS_J1851019-061616 | 18:51:03.41 -06:16:20.2 (Gaia DR3) | VAR (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K2III 1922ApJ....55...85L NGC 6705 Str 423
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J1851019-061616,2461129.8877,10.07,0.05,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
GDS_J1851019-061616 20260330.3877 10.07CV 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/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_041914_TTUQ2b1x1_19152_sIHCbHSj/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0333.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_041914_TTUQ2b1x1_19152_sIHCbHSj/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:04.31 -06:16:13.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0334_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_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0333_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_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0334_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_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0333_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4265267670238271360,2461129.8877,12.50,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4265267670238271360 20260330.3877 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_041914_TTUQ2b1x1_19152_sIHCbHSj/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0333.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_041914_TTUQ2b1x1_19152_sIHCbHSj/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:58.16 -01:17:58.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0334_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_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0333_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_2026-03-30_04-18-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0334_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_2026-03-30_04-17-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0333_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.8889,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3889 10.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_042059_TTUQ2b1x1_28289_TRYKL7sK/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_042059_TTUQ2b1x1_28289_TRYKL7sK/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:25.41 -19:02:51.3 ;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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0336_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_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0336_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_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20_00sec_-10_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,2461129.8889,13.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.3889 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/Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0061.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_042059_TTUQ2b1x1_28289_TRYKL7sK/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_042059_TTUQ2b1x1_28289_TRYKL7sK/fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0336.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:57:37.16 -16:46:34.7 ;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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0336_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_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-08-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-20-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0336_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_2026-03-30_04-19-21_20_00sec_-10_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 30.3986* 18 52 23.35 +17 33 37.3 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
ASASSN-V J185223.11+173359.1,2461129.8986,13.01,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J185223.11+173359.1 20260330.3986 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/Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_043459_TTUQ2b1x1_17492_ZT9mpi4q/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-33-28_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0339.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Her-10-Q2b1x1_043459_TTUQ2b1x1_17492_ZT9mpi4q/fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-34-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0340.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:23.35 +17:33:37.3 ;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_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-54-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-34-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0340_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_2026-03-30_04-33-28_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0339_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_2026-03-30_04-34-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0340_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_2026-03-30_04-33-28_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0339_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9060,12.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4060 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:05:26.02 -11:11:33.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_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_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4060* 17 20 51.16 -13 32 22.9 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,2461129.9060,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4060 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/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:20:51.16 -13:32:22.9 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_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_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9060,13.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4060 13.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:55:11.65 -08:41:24.7 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_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_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4060* 17 25 07.59 -10 55 14.9 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,2461129.9060,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4060 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0317.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_044529_TTUQ2b1x1_30448_YAKstQAI/fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:25:07.59 -10:55:14.9 ;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_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-18-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0317_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_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_2026-03-30_04-44-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0344_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_2026-03-30_04-44-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4032 2461129.9032 10.55 20:19:43.31 +22:34:26.2
63.22264 -7.68663 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 | Gaia DR3 1829526948510405504 | 20:19:41.68 +22:34:26.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.225+/-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 1829526948510405504,2461129.9032,10.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1829526948510405504 20260330.4032 10.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:19:43.31 +22:34:26.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_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_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 DR2 1823078690777998592,2461129.9032,12.82,0.05,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 DR2 1823078690777998592 20260330.4032 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:00:56.83 +19:31:53.1 ;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_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_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_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.9032,12.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4032 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:04:21.03 +22:35:15.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_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_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4032* 20 32 24.70 +19 29 38.6 12.4 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
NSVS J2032245+192934,2461129.9032,12.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2032245+192934 20260330.4032 12.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0341.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_044129_TTUQ2b1x1_10416_TwYe8Cfp/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:32:24.70 +19:29:38.6 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_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_2026-03-30_04-40-52_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0342_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_2026-03-30_04-40-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0341_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NO Aql,2461129.9072,9.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NO Aql 20260330.4072 9.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_044714_TTUQ2b1x1_22445_Ipe9dT4W/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_044714_TTUQ2b1x1_22445_Ipe9dT4W/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0346.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:09.80 +04:54:22.4 ;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_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0346_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_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0345_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_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0346_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_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0397 Aql,2461129.9072,13.06,0.05,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
V0397 Aql 20260330.4072 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-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-59-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0050.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_044714_TTUQ2b1x1_22445_Ipe9dT4W/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0345.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_044714_TTUQ2b1x1_22445_Ipe9dT4W/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0346.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:15.44 +05:21:56.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0346_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_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0345_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_2026-03-30_04-46-36_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0346_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_2026-03-30_04-45-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J1851028-061548,2461129.9085,10.55,0.05,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
GDS_J1851028-061548 20260330.4085 10.55CV 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:03.37 -06:16:03.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J1850598-061724,2461129.9085,10.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J1850598-061724 20260330.4085 10.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:00.31 -06:17:17.0 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4252504504947948672,2461129.9085,10.91,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4252504504947948672 20260330.4085 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:10.90 -06:14:44.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J184327-0808.7,2461129.9085,12.66,0.05,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 J184327-0808.7 20260330.4085 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:26.87 -08:08:46.5 ;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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9085,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4085 11.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:54:20.97 -12:36:49.8 ;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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9085,13.41,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4085 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:33.15 -08:04:22.4 ;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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4106025809140540928,2461129.9085,13.25,0.05,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 4106025809140540928 20260330.4085 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_044914_TTUQ2b1x1_29774_adDzl172/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0348.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:34.76 -11:47:21.7 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_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_2026-03-30_04-48-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0348_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_2026-03-30_04-47-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0347_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9098,10.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4098 10.73CV 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0349.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0350.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:47:54.68 -29:02:06.7 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_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_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9098,12.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4098 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0349.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0350.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:56:23.70 -22:58:15.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_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_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9098,12.81,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4098 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0349.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_045059_TTUQ2b1x1_9049_qlQYgs8h/fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0350.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:57:38.46 -23:06:57.7 ;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_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-13-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_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_2026-03-30_04-50-24_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0350_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_2026-03-30_04-49-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0349_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4141 2461129.9141 13.66 17:34:16.66 +00:51:39.9
24.65783 17.50732 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" 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 | ASASSN-V J173418.65+005147.2 | 17:34:18.64 +00:51:47.2 (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
ASASSN-V J173418.65+005147.2,2461129.9141,13.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J173418.65+005147.2 20260330.4141 13.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:34:16.66 +00:51:39.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_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_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4141* 18 16 09.38 -01 12 30.8 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
NSVS J1816092-011228,2461129.9141,13.80,0.05,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
NSVS J1816092-011228 20260330.4141 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/Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:16:09.38 -01:12:30.8 ;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_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_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_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4141 2461129.9141 14.03 17:51:11.65 -00:24:05.5
25.57237 13.18282 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4371594116767322240 | 17:51:13.91 -00:24:18.9 (Gaia DR3) | RS (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 4371594116767322240,2461129.9141,14.03,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4371594116767322240 20260330.4141 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/Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0135.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_045714_TTUQ2b1x1_20925_kjx5EvXN/fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:11.65 -00:24:05.5 ;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_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_04-10-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0135_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_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_2026-03-30_04-56-34_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0354_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_2026-03-30_04-55-42_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4110 2461129.9110 14.12 19:43:59.30 +36:57:05.9
71.37786 6.45686 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 | ZTF J194356.23+365742.3 | 19:43:57.44 +36:57:22.3 (Gaia DR3) | RS (local) | 2458654.87510 (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 J194356.23+365742.3,2461129.9110,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J194356.23+365742.3 20260330.4110 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:43:59.30 +36:57:05.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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
target,2461129.9110,13.76,0.05,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
target 20260330.4110 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:15.06 +39:58:06.1 ;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_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4110 2461129.9110 13.59 19:33:52.78 +38:49:26.8
72.07975 9.10248 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 | ATO J293.4802+38.8230 | 19:33:52.78 +38:49:26.8 (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 J293.4802+38.8230,2461129.9110,13.59,0.05,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 J293.4802+38.8230 20260330.4110 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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:33:52.78 +38:49:26.8 ;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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4110 2461129.9110 13.44 19:51:09.23 +39:04:49.1
73.94179 6.28503 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" 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 | ASASSN-V J195112.43+390451.6 | 19:51:12.42 +39:04:51.2 (Gaia DR3) | M (local) | 193.9581113 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M9: 1956ApJ...124..346C FZ Cyg
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J195112.43+390451.6,2461129.9110,13.44,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J195112.43+390451.6 20260330.4110 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/Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_045259_TTUQ2b1x1_17087_Yi5JU7My/fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0352.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:09.23 +39:04:49.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-44-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-52-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0352_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_2026-03-30_04-51-17_20_00sec_-9_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 J223338.91+605636.6,2461129.9153,13.12,0.05,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 J223338.91+605636.6 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:33:38.67 +60:56:34.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J224354.27+605839.5,2461129.9153,13.11,0.05,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
ZTF J224354.27+605839.5 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:43:53.95 +60:58:33.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2247258+595735,2461129.9153,12.97,0.05,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
NSVS J2247258+595735 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:47:25.40 +59:57:30.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0491 Cep,2461129.9153,12.54,0.05,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
V0491 Cep 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:40:06.42 +59:35:41.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2241529+594937,2461129.9153,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2241529+594937 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:41:52.24 +59:49:30.9 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GR Cep,2461129.9153,8.70,0.05,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
GR Cep 20260330.4153 8.70CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:47:42.77 +61:16:14.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2007397895163346944,2461129.9153,12.62,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2007397895163346944 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:49:23.04 +58:11:44.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_19-31-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J222101.21+595506.3,2461129.9153,12.67,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J222101.21+595506.3 20260330.4153 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_045859_TTUQ2b1x1_31106_2EWilc6e/fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0356.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:21:01.16 +59:55:04.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-31-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_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_2026-03-30_04-58-18_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0356_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_2026-03-30_04-57-29_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4167 2461129.9167 13.12 19:32:11.32 +25:04:49.6
59.73237 2.90696 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 8.4 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 J293.0575+25.0926 | 19:32:12.49 +25:05:03.0 (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 J293.0575+25.0926,2461129.9167,13.12,0.05,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 J293.0575+25.0926 20260330.4167 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/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_050059_TTUQ2b1x1_27951_W4tlpfNQ/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0357.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_050059_TTUQ2b1x1_27951_W4tlpfNQ/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:32:11.32 +25:04:49.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0358_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_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0357_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_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0358_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_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0357_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4167 2461129.9167 12.94 19:36:21.05 +18:33:42.2
54.49609 -1.09614 galactic Sge 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 | ATO J294.0862+18.5618 | 19:36:21.05 +18:33:42.2 (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 J294.0862+18.5618,2461129.9167,12.94,0.05,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
ATO J294.0862+18.5618 20260330.4167 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_050059_TTUQ2b1x1_27951_W4tlpfNQ/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0357.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_050059_TTUQ2b1x1_27951_W4tlpfNQ/fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0358.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:36:21.05 +18:33:42.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-50-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0358_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_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0357_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_2026-03-30_05-00-16_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0358_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_2026-03-30_04-59-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0357_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4186 2461129.9186 12.98 21:11:04.32 +45:36:57.5
87.91124 -1.74024 galactic Cyg 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 | ZTF J211107.06+453658.8 | 21:11:07.07 +45:36:58.9 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458353.10370 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J211107.06+453658.8,2461129.9186,12.98,0.05,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
ZTF J211107.06+453658.8 20260330.4186 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:11:04.32 +45:36:57.5 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V3156 Cyg,2461129.9186,12.95,0.05,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
V3156 Cyg 20260330.4186 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:33.85 +49:21:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1974092970712942976,2461129.9186,13.05,0.05,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 1974092970712942976 20260330.4186 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:22.42 +45:11:03.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1974066165808793984,2461129.9186,13.34,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1974066165808793984 20260330.4186 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:56.36 +45:01:05.0 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2150563+462425,2461129.9186,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2150563+462425 20260330.4186 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:50:56.33 +46:24:25.3 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J220650.14+481440.2,2461129.9186,12.70,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J220650.14+481440.2 20260330.4186 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/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:06:50.16 +48:14:39.3 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0682 Cyg,2461129.9186,11.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0682 Cyg 20260330.4186 11.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:23.65 +48:37:52.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J220217.42+455045.2,2461129.9186,12.86,0.05,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 J220217.42+455045.2 20260330.4186 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/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:02:17.32 +45:50:43.7 ;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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Vend14,2461129.9186,10.61,0.05,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
Vend14 20260330.4186 10.61CV 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:29.21 +44:32:49.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J213927.23+454155.3,2461129.9186,13.04,0.05,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 J213927.23+454155.3 20260330.4186 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:27.26 +45:41:53.2 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 V1341,2461129.9186,12.66,0.05,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
Mis V1341 20260330.4186 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0359.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_050344_TTUQ2b1x1_27794_Eg05UcYJ/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0360.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:08:15.28 +48:26:10.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_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_2026-03-30_05-03-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0360_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_2026-03-30_05-02-04_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0359_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V2335 Cyg,2461129.9198,12.29,0.05,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
V2335 Cyg 20260330.4198 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/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0361.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:17:09.12 +31:07:45.1 ;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_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 8676520,2461129.9198,11.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 8676520 20260330.4198 11.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0361.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:14:23.05 +30:36:09.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J204917+2611.9,2461129.9198,11.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J204917+2611.9 20260330.4198 11.52CV 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-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0361.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:49:16.76 +26:11:53.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 1852543094127408256,2461129.9198,12.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1852543094127408256 20260330.4198 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/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0361.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:25.41 +30:22:21.8 ;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-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0835 Cyg,2461129.9198,13.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0835 Cyg 20260330.4198 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0361.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_050529_TTUQ2b1x1_9441_0sYg6iMz/fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:09:09.73 +31:40:39.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-04-44_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-03-54_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0361_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DT Aql,2461129.9234,12.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DT Aql 20260330.4234 12.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_051044_TTUQ2b1x1_29441_LTcKtoQR/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_051044_TTUQ2b1x1_29441_LTcKtoQR/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:41:25.53 +01:20:06.0 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0366_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_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0366_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_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V0539 Aql,2461129.9234,11.81,0.05,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
V0539 Aql 20260330.4234 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_051044_TTUQ2b1x1_29441_LTcKtoQR/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0365.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_051044_TTUQ2b1x1_29441_LTcKtoQR/fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:47:52.67 -03:47:39.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0366_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_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_05-22-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-09-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0366_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_2026-03-30_05-09-02_20_00sec_-10_00C_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 30.4222* 20 36 42.50 +12 29 46.2 9.6 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
KX Del,2461129.9222,9.58,0.05,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
KX Del 20260330.4222 9.58CV 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:36:42.50 +12:29:46.2 ;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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0363_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1082 Aql,2461129.9222,12.02,0.05,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
V1082 Aql 20260330.4222 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:02:35.47 +14:24:34.6 ;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_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0363_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4222* 20 31 39.11 +15 54 20.0 12.2 U Del 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AB Del,2461129.9222,12.25,0.05,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
AB Del 20260330.4222 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Del-01-Q2b1x1_050859_TTUQ2b1x1_3476_IuHcByBJ/fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0364.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:31:39.11 +15:54:20.0 ;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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_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_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-22_06-11-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Del-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-08-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0364_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_2026-03-30_05-07-21_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0363_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4245 2461129.9245 13.81 18:37:53.79 +06:47:10.5
37.45572 6.08872 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" 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 J279.4562+06.7979 | 18:37:52.26 +06:47:45.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+06 2310
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J279.4562+06.7979,2461129.9245,13.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J279.4562+06.7979 20260330.4245 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:37:53.79 +06:47:10.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9245,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4245 13.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:48.72 +02:38:45.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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 J190658.00+025645.5,2461129.9245,13.18,0.05,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
ZTF J190658.00+025645.5 20260330.4245 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:58.55 +02:56:49.8 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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
target,2461129.9245,13.13,0.05,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
target 20260330.4245 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:46.31 +07:55:19.6 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4245 2461129.9245 13.98 19:12:40.06 +04:33:17.5
39.41103 -2.62807 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" 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 4293186847414954624 | 19:12:40.49 +04:33:19.6 (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 4293186847414954624,2461129.9245,13.98,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4293186847414954624 20260330.4245 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/Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:40.06 +04:33:17.5 ;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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4245 2461129.9245 12.53 19:06:52.22 +03:47:04.4
38.06085 -1.69940 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 J286.7187+03.7821 | 19:06:51.95 +03:47:02.1 (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 J286.7187+03.7821,2461129.9245,12.53,0.05,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
ATO J286.7187+03.7821 20260330.4245 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_051208_TTUQ2b1x1_11528_YUTSvmNj/fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:52.22 +03:47:04.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_04-27-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-11-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0368_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_2026-03-30_05-10-41_20_00sec_-10_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
Gaia DR3 4097320808084881024,2461129.9256,11.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4097320808084881024 20260330.4256 11.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:59.03 -17:05:39.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9256,11.28,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4256 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/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:47.26 -19:30:04.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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 30.4256* 18 21 14.15 -13 51 48.9 12.7 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9256,12.70,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4256 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:21:14.15 -13:51:48.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9256,12.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4256 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_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:02:49.57 -18:51:36.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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
ASAS J183250-1822.9,2461129.9256,12.45,0.05,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
ASAS J183250-1822.9 20260330.4256 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-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-44-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:32:49.81 -18:22:56.6 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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
V0407 Sct,2461129.9256,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0407 Sct 20260330.4256 12.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0200.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-22_05-44-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_051406_TTUQ2b1x1_8113_unLZXJmp/fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0370.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:32.18 -15:48:41.2 ;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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_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_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-57-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-13-07_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0370_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_2026-03-30_05-12-19_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4313 2461129.9313 13.62 20:31:25.83 +47:58:56.6
85.41724 4.99236 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" 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 J307.8566+47.9821 | 20:31:25.83 +47:58:56.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.403+/-0.043 (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 J307.8566+47.9821,2461129.9313,13.62,0.05,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 J307.8566+47.9821 20260330.4313 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:31:25.83 +47:58:56.6 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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
target,2461129.9313,13.56,0.05,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 20260330.4313 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/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:10:08.00 +43:56:43.9 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4313 2461129.9313 13.80 20:12:24.09 +50:16:20.4
85.56622 8.85285 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J303.1097+50.2721 | 20:12:24.09 +50:16:20.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J303.1097+50.2721,2461129.9313,13.80,0.05,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
ATO J303.1097+50.2721 20260330.4313 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:12:24.09 +50:16:20.4 ;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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4313 2461129.9313 13.74 20:14:08.48 +47:50:41.3
83.65627 7.30416 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 J303.5198+47.8422 | 20:14:04.77 +47:50:32.1 (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 J303.5198+47.8422,2461129.9313,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J303.5198+47.8422 20260330.4313 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:14:08.48 +47:50:41.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4313 2461129.9313 14.26 20:07:17.00 +47:03:46.4
82.36396 7.86479 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 | NSVS J2007198+470404 | 20:07:20.00 +47:04:02.3 (Gaia DR3) | L: (local) | 117.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: G0 (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
NSVS J2007198+470404,2461129.9313,14.26,0.05,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
NSVS J2007198+470404 20260330.4313 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_052214_TTUQ2b1x1_29698_6ClC9l7X/fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0374.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:07:17.00 +47:03:46.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-21-25_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0374_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_2026-03-30_05-20-31_20_00sec_-9_90C_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
ZTF J202503.85+324518.5,2461129.9301,13.81,0.05,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
ZTF J202503.85+324518.5 20260330.4301 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:25:03.93 +32:44:58.5 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4301 2461129.9301 13.39 19:34:17.82 +26:51:53.3
61.52716 3.35053 galactic Vul 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 | ATO J293.5774+26.8643 | 19:34:17.82 +26:51:53.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.5774+26.8643,2461129.9301,13.39,0.05,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
ATO J293.5774+26.8643 20260330.4301 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:17.82 +26:51:53.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 J201619.34+261350.5,2461129.9301,13.07,0.05,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 J201619.34+261350.5 20260330.4301 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:16:17.72 +26:14:01.9 ;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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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 2031347152572111872,2461129.9301,13.12,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2031347152572111872 20260330.4301 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-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:43:31.83 +28:39:24.5 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4301 2461129.9301 13.14 20:08:26.52 +30:00:21.9
68.06397 -1.49406 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" 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 | ASASSN-V J200828.67+300023.1 | 20:08:28.65 +30:00:22.8 (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
ASASSN-V J200828.67+300023.1,2461129.9301,13.14,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J200828.67+300023.1 20260330.4301 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:08:26.52 +30:00:21.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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,2461129.9301,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4301 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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:38.25 +31:28:36.2 ;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_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4301 2461129.9301 13.37 19:33:20.13 +33:12:17.3
67.01697 6.56521 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" 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 | ATO J293.3380+33.2116 | 19:33:23.02 +33:12:46.2 (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 J293.3380+33.2116,2461129.9301,13.37,0.05,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
ATO J293.3380+33.2116 20260330.4301 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/Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0039.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_052014_TTUQ2b1x1_21973_1UHPxsMs/fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:33:20.13 +33:12:17.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-48-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_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_2026-03-30_05-19-35_20_00sec_-10_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_2026-03-30_05-18-47_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0371_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4355 2461129.9355 13.54 19:42:07.87 +17:11:25.6
53.97602 -2.96742 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" 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 J295.5324+17.1926 | 19:42:07.87 +17:11:25.6 (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 J295.5324+17.1926,2461129.9355,13.54,0.05,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 J295.5324+17.1926 20260330.4355 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:42:07.87 +17:11:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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 4316786318323777408,2461129.9355,13.20,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4316786318323777408 20260330.4355 13.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:40:30.57 +12:40:14.9 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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
ASASSN-V J195349.85+140533.7,2461129.9355,13.11,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J195349.85+140533.7 20260330.4355 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/Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:49.72 +14:05:20.5 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0375_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4355 2461129.9355 13.06 19:32:24.65 +10:00:24.2
46.53485 -4.39449 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" 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 J293.0993+10.0046 | 19:32:24.65 +10:00:24.2 (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 J293.0993+10.0046,2461129.9355,13.06,0.05,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
ATO J293.0993+10.0046 20260330.4355 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-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:32:24.65 +10:00:24.2 ;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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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
NSVS J1910091+151308,2461129.9355,13.16,0.05,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
NSVS J1910091+151308 20260330.4355 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0375.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_052814_TTUQ2b1x1_19789_jz9T5KC9/fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0376.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:09.38 +15:13:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-56-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-27-29_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0376_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_2026-03-30_05-26-23_20_00sec_-10_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
ASASSN-V J214026.03+361240.4,2461129.9409,11.70,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J214026.03+361240.4 20260330.4409 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/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-23-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_053544_TTUQ2b1x1_21950_PXkHJLHB/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-34-14_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0377.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_053544_TTUQ2b1x1_21950_PXkHJLHB/fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:40:26.42 +36:12:35.0 ;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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0378_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_2026-03-30_05-34-14_20_00sec_-9_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_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-22-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0378_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_2026-03-30_05-34-14_20_00sec_-9_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,2461129.9435,11.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4435 11.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_053944_TTUQ2b1x1_21189_2l0Gdo5y/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0381.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_053944_TTUQ2b1x1_21189_2l0Gdo5y/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:58:47.10 -09:04:16.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0382_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_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0382_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_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J192428-0702.6,2461129.9435,13.21,0.05,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
ASAS J192428-0702.6 20260330.4435 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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0217.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_053944_TTUQ2b1x1_21189_2l0Gdo5y/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0381.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_053944_TTUQ2b1x1_21189_2l0Gdo5y/fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:27.80 -07:02:45.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0382_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_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_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-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-31-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0217_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-38-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0382_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_2026-03-30_05-37-55_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J211017+1834.7,2461129.9421,11.35,0.05,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
ASAS J211017+1834.7 20260330.4421 11.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:10:16.71 +18:34:41.4 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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,2461129.9421,13.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:57.11 +22:00:46.5 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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,2461129.9421,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:50:40.85 +22:57:40.6 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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,2461129.9421,12.14,0.05,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
target 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:52:43.92 +22:00:01.9 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4421* 21 02 01.80 +19 56 04.7 11.9 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,2461129.9421,11.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4421 11.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:02:01.80 +19:56:04.7 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4421 2461129.9421 12.62 21:10:33.96 +19:58:23.7
68.32680 -18.74800 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 | ATO J317.6334+19.9654 | 21:10:33.96 +19:58:23.7 (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 J317.6334+19.9654,2461129.9421,12.62,0.05,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 J317.6334+19.9654 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:10:33.96 +19:58:23.7 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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,2461129.9421,13.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:53:22.12 +20:31:57.2 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4421* 21 02 00.71 +19 55 08.6 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
target,2461129.9421,13.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4421 13.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:02:00.71 +19:55:08.6 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
ASAS J212314+1925.4,2461129.9421,12.39,0.05,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
ASAS J212314+1925.4 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-06-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:23:13.93 +19:25:21.8 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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,2461129.9421,12.60,0.05,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
target 20260330.4421 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/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-06-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:04:39.62 +20:42:29.1 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V0707 Peg,2461129.9421,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0707 Peg 20260330.4421 11.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-06-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_053729_TTUQ2b1x1_29732_YqB2Yfjl/fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:02.85 +21:51:30.9 ;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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-36-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-35-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4448 2461129.9448 13.11 22:43:17.24 +52:43:34.7
104.10567 -5.39711 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" 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 | ATO J340.8230+52.7191 | 22:43:16.67 +52:43:19.5 (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 J340.8230+52.7191,2461129.9448,13.11,0.05,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
ATO J340.8230+52.7191 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:43:17.24 +52:43:34.7 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4448 2461129.9448 12.64 23:00:54.04 +50:20:59.5
105.50748 -8.74458 galactic And 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 | Gaia DR3 1986026245280409728 | 23:00:53.41 +50:20:51.9 (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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4448* 23 00 54.04 +50 20 59.5 12.6 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1986026245280409728,2461129.9448,12.64,0.05,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 1986026245280409728 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:00:54.04 +50:20:59.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2223538+570020,2461129.9448,12.90,0.05,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
NSVS J2223538+570020 20260330.4448 12.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:54.07 +57:00:14.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J221114.90+535433.0,2461129.9448,13.07,0.05,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 J221114.90+535433.0 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:11:12.70 +53:54:27.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J224422.90+505125.3,2461129.9448,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J224422.90+505125.3 20260330.4448 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:22.49 +50:51:23.7 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4448* 23 10 55.09 +56 18 55.2 11.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J231055.55+561857.6,2461129.9448,11.19,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J231055.55+561857.6 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:10:55.09 +56:18:55.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
IQ Lac,2461129.9448,12.29,0.05,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
IQ Lac 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:08:53.79 +49:57:36.4 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VW Lac,2461129.9448,12.62,0.05,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
VW Lac 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:34:40.68 +54:02:15.9 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4448* 23 17 12.71 +54 12 07.7 12.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J231713.76+541208.0,2461129.9448,12.68,0.05,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 J231713.76+541208.0 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:17:12.71 +54:12:07.7 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3454648,2461129.9448,11.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 3454648 20260330.4448 11.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:34:57.46 +55:55:52.0 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4448* 23 04 49.35 +56 32 55.2 10.8 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0343 Cas,2461129.9448,10.77,0.05,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
V0343 Cas 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:04:49.35 +56:32:55.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4448* 23 01 33.43 +50 06 28.7 12.3 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1985961545892010112,2461129.9448,12.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1985961545892010112 20260330.4448 12.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:01:33.43 +50:06:28.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AA Lac,2461129.9448,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AA Lac 20260330.4448 11.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:10.26 +52:41:33.7 ;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_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2007590726328585600,2461129.9448,13.27,0.05,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 2007590726328585600 20260330.4448 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/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-36-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_054129_TTUQ2b1x1_9350_JlGp2xUT/fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:27:47.30 +56:48:50.9 ;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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-35-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lac-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-40-47_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0384_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_2026-03-30_05-39-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4470 2461129.9470 13.43 19:00:39.19 -00:14:13.4
33.77178 -2.15840 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.1649-00.2326 | 19:00:39.19 -00:14:13.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=13.926+/- (unrealisitic color!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J285.1649-00.2326,2461129.9470,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.1649-00.2326 20260330.4470 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0388.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:39.19 -00:14:13.4 ;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_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_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_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J190043.25-061238.0,2461129.9470,13.69,0.05,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
ZTF J190043.25-061238.0 20260330.4470 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0388.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:42.82 -06:12:35.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_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_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.9470,13.97,0.05,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 20260330.4470 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0388.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:11:31.70 +02:02:46.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_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_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4266505754617825152,2461129.9470,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4266505754617825152 20260330.4470 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/Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0388.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:19.84 +00:34:07.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_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_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0886 Aql,2461129.9470,12.81,0.05,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
V0886 Aql 20260330.4470 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_054452_TTUQ2b1x1_22035_NqUVmQ5r/fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0388.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:59:11.72 -01:19:13.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-00-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_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_2026-03-30_05-43-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0388_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_2026-03-30_05-43-09_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4494* 18 09 15.85 -12 19 35.6 12.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9494,12.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4494 12.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:09:15.85 -12:19:35.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4494 2461129.9494 13.36 17:58:37.65 -11:53:22.8
16.26204 6.02502 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" 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 J269.6583-11.8889 | 17:58:37.65 -11:53:22.8 (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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4494* 17 58 37.65 -11 53 22.8 13.4 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 J269.6583-11.8889,2461129.9494,13.36,0.05,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
ATO J269.6583-11.8889 20260330.4494 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:58:37.65 -11:53:22.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
ZTF J182220.36-060419.9,2461129.9494,13.82,0.05,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
ZTF J182220.36-060419.9 20260330.4494 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/Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_054855_TTUQ2b1x1_14789_NJyPRFJM/fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:22:20.03 -06:04:23.2 ;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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_06-20-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0319_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-47-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0392_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_2026-03-30_05-46-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4481 2461129.9481 13.27 18:24:07.13 -24:24:38.8
8.16246 -5.28276 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.0295-24.4124 | 18:24:08.40 -24:24:23.2 (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 J276.0295-24.4124,2461129.9481,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.0295-24.4124 20260330.4481 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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:24:07.13 -24:24:38.8 ;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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4481 2461129.9481 13.12 18:15:07.84 -26:28:02.8
5.38686 -4.44717 galactic Sgr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J181507.27-262847.8 | 18:15:07.27 -26:28:47.8 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 545.000000000000 (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 J181507.27-262847.8,2461129.9481,13.12,0.05,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 J181507.27-262847.8 20260330.4481 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:15:07.84 -26:28:02.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
Gaia DR3 4062997697249657216,2461129.9481,12.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4062997697249657216 20260330.4481 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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:04.38 -27:15:52.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
Gaia DR3 4077588491366616832,2461129.9481,11.52,0.05,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 4077588491366616832 20260330.4481 11.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:36:25.77 -23:53:52.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V4672 Sgr,2461129.9481,12.51,0.05,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
V4672 Sgr 20260330.4481 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:58:46.03 -29:55:57.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
Gaia DR3 4065402810242672896,2461129.9481,12.89,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4065402810242672896 20260330.4481 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:14:36.93 -24:34:56.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
target,2461129.9481,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4481 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/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_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:50.26 -24:41:14.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
Gaia DR3 4053059894482346752,2461129.9481,12.12,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4053059894482346752 20260330.4481 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/Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:07.06 -25:48:07.0 ;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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V0520 Sgr,2461129.9481,12.23,0.05,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
V0520 Sgr 20260330.4481 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:29.60 -25:47:52.4 ;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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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
V0740 Sgr,2461129.9481,12.02,0.05,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
V0740 Sgr 20260330.4481 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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0219.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0389.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_054651_TTUQ2b1x1_24989_jcjxVaiR/fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:20:48.72 -29:45:33.1 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-33-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-45-31_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0390_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_2026-03-30_05-44-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4518 2461129.9518 13.41 21:00:29.68 +33:57:10.2
77.83209 -8.01429 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J315.1200+33.9485 | 21:00:29.68 +33:57:10.2 (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 J315.1200+33.9485,2461129.9518,13.41,0.05,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 J315.1200+33.9485 20260330.4518 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:00:29.68 +33:57:10.2 ;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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2065615695827363200,2461129.9518,13.46,0.05,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 2065615695827363200 20260330.4518 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:58:27.21 +41:22:53.2 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4518 2461129.9518 13.41 20:56:14.86 +36:20:54.2
79.10640 -5.80253 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 J314.0593+36.3489 | 20:56:14.86 +36:20:54.2 (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 J314.0593+36.3489,2461129.9518,13.41,0.05,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 J314.0593+36.3489 20260330.4518 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:56:14.86 +36:20:54.2 ;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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461129.9518,14.16,0.05,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
V0516 Cyg 20260330.4518 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:47:10.09 +41:55:23.8 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J205924.48+384127.4,2461129.9518,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J205924.48+384127.4 20260330.4518 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:59:24.75 +38:41:27.0 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5882053,2461129.9518,13.37,0.05,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
NSVS 5882053 20260330.4518 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:02:41.41 +40:14:05.6 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1880 Cyg,2461129.9518,13.07,0.05,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
V1880 Cyg 20260330.4518 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-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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:54:04.55 +35:54:45.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2114046+365246,2461129.9518,12.89,0.05,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 J2114046+365246 20260330.4518 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/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0009.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:14:04.62 +36:52:48.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J210126.80+390334.1,2461129.9518,13.29,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J210126.80+390334.1 20260330.4518 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-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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:01:26.89 +39:03:34.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2038560+335955,2461129.9518,13.05,0.05,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
NSVS J2038560+335955 20260330.4518 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/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_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_055129_TTUQ2b1x1_8708_BGQbVOC8/fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:38:56.12 +33:59:56.3 ;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_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_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_2026-03-30_05-50-51_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0394_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_2026-03-30_05-50-01_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J195630.87+232610.5,2461129.9537,13.85,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J195630.87+232610.5 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:56:31.35 +23:26:09.9 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J200045.73+211257.2,2461129.9537,13.73,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J200045.73+211257.2 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:00:45.32 +21:12:53.1 ;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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4537* 20 34 04.34 +18 09 05.3 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
target,2461129.9537,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:34:04.34 +18:09:05.3 ;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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.9537,13.59,0.05,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
target 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:41:08.08 +25:14:27.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4537 2461129.9537 13.38 20:43:08.08 +21:25:34.2
65.42708 -12.79174 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J310.7841+21.4237 | 20:43:08.08 +21:25:34.2 (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 J310.7841+21.4237,2461129.9537,13.38,0.05,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
ATO J310.7841+21.4237 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:43:08.08 +21:25:34.2 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4537 2461129.9537 13.22 20:39:58.38 +22:51:20.6
66.16493 -11.35680 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" 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 | Gaia DR3 1819038187390810752 | 20:39:56.89 +22:51:50.6 (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 1819038187390810752,2461129.9537,13.22,0.05,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 1819038187390810752 20260330.4537 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/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:39:58.38 +22:51:20.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4537* 20 30 41.77 +20 52 05.2 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
ASASSN-V J203042.06+205204.6,2461129.9537,13.04,0.05,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 J203042.06+205204.6 20260330.4537 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-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-53-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_055414_TTUQ2b1x1_30791_x7R4O3sX/fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:30:41.77 +20:52:05.2 ;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_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-52-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_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_2026-03-30_05-53-38_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0396_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_2026-03-30_05-52-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0341 Aql,2461129.9588,10.29,0.05,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
V0341 Aql 20260330.4588 10.29CV 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-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0475.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0476.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0399.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:32:31.64 +00:35:06.5 ;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_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0520 Aql,2461129.9588,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0520 Aql 20260330.4588 12.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0475.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0399.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:14:45.47 +00:24:20.9 ;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_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9588,13.55,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4588 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/Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0475.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0399.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_060129_TTUQ2b1x1_31215_M9GO9Qk9/fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:49:33.09 +00:34:54.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_06-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-00-03_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0399_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J232722.82+701742.6,2461129.9563,12.99,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J232722.82+701742.6 20260330.4563 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:27:22.67 +70:17:42.5 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4563 2461129.9563 12.68 00:41:42.73 +65:51:13.6
121.93618 3.00083 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 6.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 527630341405576192 | 00:41:44.80 +65:51:12.3 (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 30.4563* 00 41 42.73 +65 51 13.6 12.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 527630341405576192,2461129.9563,12.68,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 527630341405576192 20260330.4563 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:41:42.73 +65:51:13.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461129.9563,13.38,0.05,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 20260330.4563 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:52:04.97 +72:46:07.0 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4563* 00 35 14.15 +70 44 49.5 11.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0035140+704447,2461129.9563,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0035140+704447 20260330.4563 11.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:35:14.15 +70:44:49.5 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4563* 01 04 32.99 +71 02 19.4 11.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AD Cas,2461129.9563,11.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AD Cas 20260330.4563 11.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:04:32.99 +71:02:19.4 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 V1301,2461129.9563,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Mis V1301 20260330.4563 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0397.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_055929_TTUQ2b1x1_1870_oDkQaHnI/fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0398.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:08:03.93 +67:50:11.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-58-53_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0398_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-10-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_05-54-57_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0397_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4185055926099795072,2461129.9624,13.36,0.05,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 4185055926099795072 20260330.4624 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-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0405.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:28.18 -15:03:35.7 ;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_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_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_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9624,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4624 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/Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0405.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:51:45.41 -15:16:03.4 ;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_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_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_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461129.9624,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260330.4624 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/Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0405.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_060659_TTUQ2b1x1_10773_JSVO8bnm/fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:07.88 -18:04:10.7 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_06-51-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sgr-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_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_2026-03-30_06-06-17_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0406_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_2026-03-30_06-05-08_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4639 2461129.9639 13.53 20:46:03.53 +55:06:24.5
92.51609 7.46187 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" 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 J311.5106+55.1034 | 20:46:02.54 +55:06:12.3 (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 J311.5106+55.1034,2461129.9639,13.53,0.05,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
ATO J311.5106+55.1034 20260330.4639 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/Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_060859_TTUQ2b1x1_7076_mcIcu74s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-07-13_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_060859_TTUQ2b1x1_7076_mcIcu74s/fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-08-23_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:46:03.53 +55:06:24.5 ;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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-08-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0408_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_2026-03-30_06-07-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-15-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-08-23_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0408_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_2026-03-30_06-07-13_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4652 2461129.9652 13.98 19:48:11.08 +09:26:59.7
47.93795 -8.06487 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 3.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J297.0571+09.4525 | 19:48:10.91 +09:27:10.4 (Gaia DR3) | CBF (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 J297.0571+09.4525,2461129.9652,13.98,0.05,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
ATO J297.0571+09.4525 20260330.4652 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:48:11.08 +09:26:59.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1925203+062023,2461129.9652,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1925203+062023 20260330.4652 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:25:20.00 +06:20:27.4 ;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_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4295795095178185728,2461129.9652,12.83,0.05,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 4295795095178185728 20260330.4652 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/Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_061059_TTUQ2b1x1_28911_k28JDWKM/fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0410.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:26:18.48 +07:57:04.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-27_05-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aql-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-10-14_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0410_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_2026-03-30_06-09-15_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4203848985079035008,2461129.9770,11.09,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4203848985079035008 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:05.23 -08:42:23.2 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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
ZTF J183539.23-090244.3,2461129.9770,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J183539.23-090244.3 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:35:37.74 -09:02:50.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4253106625003800448,2461129.9770,13.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4253106625003800448 20260330.4770 13.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:14.86 -06:53:24.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4252800342282426752,2461129.9770,13.63,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4252800342282426752 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:19.87 -06:42:49.4 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4770 2461129.9770 13.73 18:41:49.43 -06:31:17.9
26.03431 -0.84273 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.4 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 J280.4590-06.5175 | 18:41:50.17 -06:31:03.1 (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 J280.4590-06.5175,2461129.9770,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J280.4590-06.5175 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:41:49.43 -06:31:17.9 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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
ASASSN-V J184032.47-125015.0,2461129.9770,13.32,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J184032.47-125015.0 20260330.4770 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_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:40:32.18 -12:50:17.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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
NSVS J1854268-104018,2461129.9770,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J1854268-104018 20260330.4770 13.51CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:54:27.24 -10:40:10.3 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4770 2461129.9770 13.28 18:42:18.88 -06:46:14.2
25.86859 -1.06496 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" 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 4252798516829819904 | 18:42:16.30 -06:45:57.1 (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 4252798516829819904,2461129.9770,13.28,0.05,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 4252798516829819904 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:42:18.88 -06:46:14.2 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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
V0647 Sct,2461129.9770,13.23,0.05,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
V0647 Sct 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:44:41.12 -07:27:36.1 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4251938187744675200,2461129.9770,13.19,0.05,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 4251938187744675200 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:49.45 -07:29:12.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4104502577532642432,2461129.9770,13.13,0.05,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 4104502577532642432 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:33:29.90 -13:55:52.6 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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,2461129.9770,13.06,0.05,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 20260330.4770 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:39.27 -11:46:41.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4204520992798882560,2461129.9770,13.12,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4204520992798882560 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:35.98 -08:03:58.5 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4102635916039487488,2461129.9770,13.63,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4102635916039487488 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:11.87 -12:45:32.0 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4770 2461129.9770 13.72 18:57:26.37 -07:31:06.4
26.90624 -4.74759 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.4 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 | BI Sct | 18:57:27.90 -07:31:27.9 (Gaia DR3) | M (local) | 187.700000000000 (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
BI Sct,2461129.9770,13.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BI Sct 20260330.4770 13.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:26.37 -07:31:06.4 ;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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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 4252010755487893248,2461129.9770,13.71,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4252010755487893248 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:05.70 -07:48:08.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4770 2461129.9770 13.71 18:36:20.37 -06:47:03.9
25.17636 0.24706 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 | GSC 05124-02488 | 18:36:19.11 -06:47:28.3 (Gaia DR3) | EA (local) | 2456160.43250 (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
GSC 05124-02488,2461129.9770,13.71,0.05,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
GSC 05124-02488 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:36:20.37 -06:47:03.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4770 2461129.9770 13.85 18:57:42.02 -13:26:13.6
21.60816 -7.44710 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 8.4 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 4102429203526228992 | 18:57:43.55 -13:26:48.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4102429203526228992,2461129.9770,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4102429203526228992 20260330.4770 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/Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0190.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20.00sec_-9.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_062759_TTUQ2b1x1_25417_khyo5xR3/fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0414.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:42.02 -13:26:13.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_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_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_05-32-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0190_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sct-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-27-11_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0414_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_2026-03-30_06-26-19_20_00sec_-9_90C_LIGHT_0413_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4793 2461129.9793 13.46 20:37:48.11 -08:59:57.0
36.97205 -27.69703 galactic Cap Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" 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 J309.4510-08.9973 | 20:37:47.15 -08:59:28.7 (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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4793* 20 37 48.11 -08 59 57.0 13.5 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
ATO J309.4510-08.9973,2461129.9793,13.46,0.05,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 J309.4510-08.9973 20260330.4793 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/Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0689.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_063105_TTUQ2b1x1_9136_KwjBg7vl/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-29-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_063105_TTUQ2b1x1_9136_KwjBg7vl/fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-30-20_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0418.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:37:48.11 -08:59:57.0 ;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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-30-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0418_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_2026-03-30_06-29-35_20_00sec_-10_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_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-26_06-18-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0689_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cap-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-30-20_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0418_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_2026-03-30_06-29-35_20_00sec_-10_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
ZTF J210505.79+464934.9,2461129.9815,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J210505.79+464934.9 20260330.4815 13.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:06.46 +46:49:39.3 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4815 2461129.9815 13.62 21:14:51.19 +45:04:07.4
87.97072 -2.59895 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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 J318.7204+45.0779 | 21:14:51.99 +45:04:46.1 (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 J318.7204+45.0779,2461129.9815,13.62,0.05,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 J318.7204+45.0779 20260330.4815 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:14:51.19 +45:04:07.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4815 2461129.9815 13.72 21:19:38.78 +45:49:05.0
89.09526 -2.67880 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 4.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J319.9097+45.8200 | 21:19:38.65 +45:48:37.7 (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 J319.9097+45.8200,2461129.9815,13.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J319.9097+45.8200 20260330.4815 13.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:38.78 +45:49:05.0 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4815 2461129.9815 13.86 21:33:17.47 +43:54:18.9
89.50179 -5.73457 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" 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 | ATO J323.3216+43.9002 | 21:33:17.47 +43:54:18.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J323.3216+43.9002,2461129.9815,13.86,0.05,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 J323.3216+43.9002 20260330.4815 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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:33:17.47 +43:54:18.9 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 30.4815 2461129.9815 14.29 21:15:20.03 +45:39:56.5
88.46030 -2.24647 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 4.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J318.8212+45.6691 | 21:15:20.03 +45:39:56.5 (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 J318.8212+45.6691,2461129.9815,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J318.8212+45.6691 20260330.4815 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_063505_TTUQ2b1x1_3592_onJDNuOe/fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:15:20.03 +45:39:56.5 ;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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_19-21-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-33-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0422_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_2026-03-30_06-32-45_20_00sec_-10_00C_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!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 31 31.76 +61 30 39.8 13.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J003131.54+613025.9,2461129.9842,13.30,0.05,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
ZTF J003131.54+613025.9 20260330.4842 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/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:31:31.76 +61:30:39.8 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 20 49.69 +62 27 53.0 12.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 430509040521104256,2461129.9842,12.74,0.05,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 430509040521104256 20260330.4842 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/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:20:49.69 +62:27:53.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 23 29 06.42 +61 21 59.0 13.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2015469826649207296,2461129.9842,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2015469826649207296 20260330.4842 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:29:06.42 +61:21:59.0 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 34 25.94 +64 32 56.5 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
V0660 Cas,2461129.9842,13.04,0.05,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
V0660 Cas 20260330.4842 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/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-07-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:34:25.94 +64:32:56.5 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 12 26.09 +62 46 46.8 12.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0012261+624649,2461129.9842,12.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0012261+624649 20260330.4842 12.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-07-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:12:26.09 +62:46:46.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 04 36.15 +60 18 16.6 12.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EZ Cas,2461129.9842,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EZ Cas 20260330.4842 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-07-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:04:36.15 +60:18:16.6 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 30.4842* 00 46 54.06 +63 56 04.0 11.4 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0661 Cas,2461129.9842,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0661 Cas 20260330.4842 11.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-07-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-30_CI_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_063829_TTUQ2b1x1_13527_FvrON5ck/fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20.00sec_-10.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:46:54.06 +63:56:04.0 ;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_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-26_20-06-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_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_2026-03-30_06-37-39_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0425_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_2026-03-30_06-36-35_20_00sec_-10_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
