Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   7.58  07:40:22.51 -22:02:18.6
237.98893   0.21305 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 5618993258239950208  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.930   G            14.970   G                                                 G                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9515.84375 672.34979 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9522.57812 677.88910 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 22.51 -22 02 18.6           7.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 22.47 -22 02 18.1           7.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 22.54 -22 02 19.1           7.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 22.51 -22 02 18.6   7.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5618993258239950208,2461058.5887,7.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5618993258239950208 20260118.0887 7.58CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:22.51 -22:02:18.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   8.94  07:39:47.02 -22:11:12.8
238.05049   0.02070 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.9643-22.1934        | 07:39:49.37 -22:11:38.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE       SpType: B5/7III 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61706                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9427.50195 585.94208 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9434.16309 591.49292 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 47.02 -22 11 12.8           8.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 47.00 -22 11 12.3           8.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 47.04 -22 11 13.4           8.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 47.02 -22 11 12.8   8.9 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.9643-22.1934,2461058.5887,8.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.9643-22.1934 20260118.0887 8.94CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:47.02 -22:11:12.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.34  07:39:13.41 -20:21:02.8
236.38785   0.81072 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 5715471173025366656 | 07:39:13.84 -20:21:06.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K2III 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61591                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9400.21387 1703.22998 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9406.90918 1708.93750 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 13.41 -20 21 02.8           9.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 13.40 -20 21 03.1           9.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 13.41 -20 21 02.5           9.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 13.41 -20 21 02.8   9.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715471173025366656,2461058.5887,9.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715471173025366656 20260118.0887 9.34CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:13.41 -20:21:02.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.49  07:38:58.37 -21:20:33.7
237.22292   0.27216 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 8.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
21"  Gaia DR3 5715163584648907392  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.130   G            15.160   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9335.05273 1104.78015 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9341.71973 1110.40076 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 58.37 -21 20 33.7           9.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 58.40 -21 20 34.3           9.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 58.33 -21 20 33.2           9.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 38 58.37 -21 20 33.7   9.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715163584648907392,2461058.5887,9.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715163584648907392 20260118.0887 9.49CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:58.37 -21:20:33.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.57  07:33:13.17 -21:56:20.4
237.09195  -1.18587 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.3054-21.9250        | 07:33:13.20 -21:56:15.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5/7V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 60343                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8505.01562 774.63507 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8511.57715 780.38867 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 33 13.17 -21 56 20.4           9.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 33 13.18 -21 56 20.2           9.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 33 13.17 -21 56 20.5           9.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 33 13.17 -21 56 20.4   9.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J113.3054-21.9250,2461058.5887,9.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J113.3054-21.9250 20260118.0887 9.57CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:13.17 -21:56:20.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.66  07:21:15.22 -22:57:13.7
236.67190  -4.10091 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J110.3103-22.9467        | 07:21:14.65 -22:57:16.8 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6813.27246 200.98300 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6819.17627 207.34540 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 21 15.22 -22 57 13.7           9.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 21 15.40 -22 57 11.9           9.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 21 15.05 -22 57 15.4           9.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 21 15.22 -22 57 13.7   9.7 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J110.3103-22.9467,2461058.5887,9.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J110.3103-22.9467 20260118.0887 9.66CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:15.22 -22:57:13.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.24  06:36:39.74 -13:05:19.4
223.02011  -9.15528 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 9.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  PT CMa                        
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.500   V            12.300   V         2452283.40000        137.300000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 343.37350 6071.35693 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 348.95880 6078.41357 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 06 36 39.74 -13 05 19.4          10.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 06 36 39.73 -13 05 19.3          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 06 36 39.75 -13 05 19.5          10.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  06 36 39.74 -13 05 19.4  10.2 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
PT CMa,2461058.5887,10.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
PT CMa 20260118.0887 10.24CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:39.74 -13:05:19.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.60  07:35:04.10 -22:46:38.6
238.03268  -1.21817 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.7784-22.7744        | 07:35:04.73 -22:46:37.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M2/3 1993yCat.3170....0M IRAS 07329-2240                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8743.86328 258.13971 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8750.78613 263.43649 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 35 04.10 -22 46 38.6           9.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 35 03.95 -22 46 37.3           9.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 35 04.24 -22 46 39.8           9.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 35 04.10 -22 46 38.6   9.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J113.7784-22.7744,2461058.5887,9.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J113.7784-22.7744 20260118.0887 9.60CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:04.10 -22:46:38.6 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.51  07:39:04.57 -22:49:58.0
238.53237  -0.43937 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
18"  Gaia DR3 5615842087972660736  
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.240   G            17.420   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9306.33887 199.42191 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9313.41113 204.70900 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 04.57 -22 49 58.0           9.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 04.60 -22 49 58.7           9.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 04.53 -22 49 57.3           9.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 04.57 -22 49 58.0   9.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5615842087972660736,2461058.5887,9.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5615842087972660736 20260118.0887 9.51CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:04.57 -22:49:58.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.69  07:40:33.32 -22:23:13.2
238.31261   0.07730 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5615973002880361856 | 07:40:35.48 -22:23:04.3 (Gaia DR3)  | DSCT/GDOR (local) |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9531.01074 459.25189 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9537.84082 464.69330 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 33.32 -22 23 13.2           9.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 33.28 -22 23 12.4           9.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 33.36 -22 23 13.9           9.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 33.32 -22 23 13.2   9.7 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5615973002880361856,2461058.5887,9.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5615973002880361856 20260118.0887 9.69CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:33.32 -22:23:13.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.92  07:38:55.46 -20:42:16.1
236.66148   0.57589 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 8.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  Gaia DR3 5715408402086120832  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.450   G            14.480   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9347.30469 1490.88818 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9353.18750 1497.09802 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 55.46 -20 42 16.1           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 55.66 -20 42 18.1           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 55.25 -20 42 14.1           9.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 38 55.46 -20 42 16.1   9.9 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715408402086120832,2461058.5887,9.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715408402086120832 20260118.0887 9.92CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:55.46 -20:42:16.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.93  07:40:02.73 -20:48:33.5
236.88172   0.75248 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 5715392149929999616 | 07:40:03.70 -20:48:43.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0/1V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61754                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9504.90332 1420.55872 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9511.82422 1426.07336 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 02.73 -20 48 33.5           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 02.63 -20 48 32.4           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 02.83 -20 48 34.7           9.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 02.73 -20 48 33.5   9.9 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715392149929999616,2461058.5887,9.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715392149929999616 20260118.0887 9.93CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:02.73 -20:48:33.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887   9.99  07:39:45.12 -20:14:49.9
236.35863   0.96957 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | GDS_J0739465-201509          | 07:39:45.50 -20:14:53.7 (Gaia DR3)  | VAR (local)      |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: A2/3IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61683                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9479.04492 1762.96375 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9485.37891 1768.87732 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 45.12 -20 14 49.9          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 45.19 -20 14 50.8          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 45.04 -20 14 49.0          10.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 45.12 -20 14 49.9  10.0 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J0739465-201509,2461058.5887,9.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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_J0739465-201509 20260118.0887 9.99CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:45.12 -20:14:49.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.01  07:32:40.53 -22:48:10.4
237.78798  -1.71311 galactic  Pup  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        | Gaia DR3 5618518677228648576 | 07:32:40.75 -22:48:03.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K1III: 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 60244                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8408.45020 254.60831 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8414.76074 260.19809 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 32 40.53 -22 48 10.4          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 32 40.51 -22 48 10.0          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 32 40.55 -22 48 10.7          10.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 32 40.53 -22 48 10.4  10.0 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5618518677228648576,2461058.5887,10.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5618518677228648576 20260118.0887 10.01CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:40.53 -22:48:10.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.10  07:39:25.76 -20:40:09.7
236.68897   0.69601 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5715409467237935744 | 07:39:26.23 -20:40:14.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9III/IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61634  J-Ks=0.719+/-0.135 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9420.61621 1509.16528 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9426.67871 1515.34070 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 25.76 -20 40 09.7          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 25.95 -20 40 11.9          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 25.58 -20 40 07.6          10.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 25.76 -20 40 09.7  10.1 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715409467237935744,2461058.5887,10.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715409467237935744 20260118.0887 10.10CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:25.76 -20:40:09.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.09  07:36:18.62 -23:03:24.2
238.41595  -1.10424 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 8.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5618813934764149760 | 07:36:19.32 -23:03:34.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K 1943TOYal..14....1S CD-22 4776                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8909.56836 80.84870 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8916.58691 86.27700 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 36 18.62 -23 03 24.2          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 36 18.42 -23 03 21.9          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 36 18.81 -23 03 26.4          10.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 36 18.62 -23 03 24.2  10.1 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5618813934764149760,2461058.5887,10.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5618813934764149760 20260118.0887 10.09CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:18.62 -23:03:24.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.26  07:20:56.01 -23:10:06.5
236.82798  -4.26606 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5617929652540474752 | 07:20:55.58 -23:10:08.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6766.44727 71.75210 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6772.31738 78.10880 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 20 56.01 -23 10 06.5          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 20 56.20 -23 10 05.2          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 20 55.83 -23 10 07.8          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 20 56.01 -23 10 06.5  10.3 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5617929652540474752,2461058.5887,10.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5617929652540474752 20260118.0887 10.26CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:56.01 -23:10:06.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.16  07:39:50.84 -21:42:16.3
237.63799   0.27117 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | NSV 17544                    | 07:39:52.83 -21:42:36.8 (Gaia DR3)  | SRB (local)      | 51.960000000000 (local) |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: M6 1976PASAu...3...47L AFGL 1162                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9450.49121 878.78998 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9457.37207 884.07391 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 50.84 -21 42 16.3          10.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 50.76 -21 42 14.7          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 50.91 -21 42 17.8          10.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 50.84 -21 42 16.3  10.2 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 17544,2461058.5887,10.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 17544 20260118.0887 10.16CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:50.84 -21:42:16.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.94  06:35:47.31 -13:05:05.7
222.92254  -9.34507 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 9.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V0367 CMa                     
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.200   V            12.900   V         2452140.00000        750.000000000000 : M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 211.93930 6069.48096 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 217.60950 6076.42920 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 06 35 47.31 -13 05 05.7          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 06 35 47.29 -13 05 05.2          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 06 35 47.33 -13 05 06.1          10.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  06 35 47.31 -13 05 05.7  10.9 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0367 CMa,2461058.5887,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0367 CMa 20260118.0887 10.94CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:47.31 -13:05:05.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.32  07:39:27.71 -20:32:13.0
236.57742   0.76777 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" and 8.5 pix   
The object was found in ASASSN-V
 2"  ASASSN-V J073927.84-203212.8
Type: VAR
MeanMag 9.78 m  Amp. 0.23 m  Period   d
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9429.23340 1589.11340 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9435.27051 1595.11426 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 27.71 -20 32 13.0          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 27.88 -20 32 14.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 27.53 -20 32 11.6          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 27.71 -20 32 13.0  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461058.5887,10.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260118.0887 10.32CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:27.71 -20:32:13.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.29  07:37:40.04 -22:37:55.4
238.19810  -0.62399 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.4159-22.6264        | 07:37:40.47 -22:37:59.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0/3V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61283                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9111.55469 331.88120 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9118.40723 337.29349 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 37 40.04 -22 37 55.4          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 37 40.05 -22 37 55.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 37 40.03 -22 37 55.8          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 37 40.04 -22 37 55.4  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.4159-22.6264,2461058.5887,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.4159-22.6264 20260118.0887 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:40.04 -22:37:55.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.32  07:38:28.56 -22:09:36.6
237.87838  -0.22978 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 5618977246592710016 | 07:38:29.15 -22:09:41.9 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9239.63867 613.24127 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9246.49219 618.53271 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 28.56 -22 09 36.6          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 28.56 -22 09 35.9          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 28.56 -22 09 37.3          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 38 28.56 -22 09 36.6  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 5618977246592710016,2461058.5887,10.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 5618977246592710016 20260118.0887 10.32CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:28.56 -22:09:36.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.31  07:38:56.20 -21:59:53.7
237.78973  -0.05731 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" and 9.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5619002432289938560 | 07:38:56.56 -21:59:57.0 (Gaia DR3)  | S (local)        |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9308.92090 709.06799 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9316.35547 714.22961 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 56.20 -21 59 53.7          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 56.01 -21 59 52.2          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 56.40 -21 59 55.3          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 38 56.20 -21 59 53.7  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5619002432289938560,2461058.5887,10.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5619002432289938560 20260118.0887 10.31CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:56.20 -21:59:53.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.42  07:39:52.52 -20:44:01.1
236.79627   0.75515 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 8.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
17"  HD 61731                      
Type: ACV
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.860   V             9.910   V         2453411.60000          8.652000000000   A0pCrEu                      
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9482.57715 1467.60474 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9489.79980 1472.80444 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 52.52 -20 44 01.1          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 52.35 -20 43 59.0          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 52.69 -20 44 03.2          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 52.52 -20 44 01.1  10.4 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
HD 61731,2461058.5887,10.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HD 61731 20260118.0887 10.42CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:52.52 -20:44:01.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.34  07:39:52.76 -22:30:19.2
238.33851  -0.11694 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 J114.9668-22.5008        | 07:39:52.76 -22:30:19.2 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9431.70117 391.59698 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9438.49219 397.19089 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 52.76 -22 30 19.2          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 52.73 -22 30 18.8          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 52.79 -22 30 19.7          10.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 52.76 -22 30 19.2  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.9668-22.5008,2461058.5887,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.9668-22.5008 20260118.0887 10.34CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:52.76 -22:30:19.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.47  07:33:03.70 -23:09:44.1
238.14579  -1.80865 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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 5618490266030718592 | 07:33:04.72 -23:09:57.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8455.01074 31.78990 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8461.58691 37.31550 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 33 03.70 -23 09 44.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 33 03.67 -23 09 42.8          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 33 03.73 -23 09 45.3          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 33 03.70 -23 09 44.1  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5618490266030718592,2461058.5887,10.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5618490266030718592 20260118.0887 10.47CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:03.70 -23:09:44.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.49  07:20:44.26 -22:52:55.5
236.55278  -4.17264 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 8.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASAS J072044-2253.0           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.900   V       Y     0.540   V         2452052.30000         57.350000000000   M6                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6743.11084 245.68649 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6748.60889 252.26280 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 20 44.26 -22 52 55.5          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 20 44.50 -22 52 55.0          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 20 44.02 -22 52 56.0          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 20 44.26 -22 52 55.5  10.5 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J072044-2253.0,2461058.5887,10.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J072044-2253.0 20260118.0887 10.49CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:44.26 -22:52:55.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.53  07:19:42.21 -23:03:38.5
236.60047  -4.46642 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.4" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J109.9161-23.0616        | 07:19:41.80 -23:03:41.0 (Gaia DR3)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6597.26855 139.66980 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6603.00293 146.25529 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 19 42.21 -23 03 38.5          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 19 42.52 -23 03 38.4          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 19 41.91 -23 03 38.7          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 19 42.21 -23 03 38.5  10.5 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J109.9161-23.0616,2461058.5887,10.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J109.9161-23.0616 20260118.0887 10.53CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:42.21 -23:03:38.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.42  07:40:31.15 -22:18:12.0
238.23572   0.11134 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:40:31.15 -22:18:12.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9528.40723 510.36740 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9535.16211 515.86719 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 31.15 -22 18 12.0          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 31.12 -22 18 11.3          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 31.17 -22 18 12.7          10.4 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 31.15 -22 18 12.0  10.4 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461058.5887,10.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 20260118.0887 10.42CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:31.15 -22:18:12.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.53  07:38:36.08 -21:06:39.9
236.97864   0.31050 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.6585-21.1084        | 07:38:36.49 -21:06:43.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.124+/-0.097 (A)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9288.64551 1247.36865 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9295.53516 1252.72815 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 36.08 -21 06 39.9          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 35.98 -21 06 38.6          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 36.18 -21 06 41.2          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 38 36.08 -21 06 39.9  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.6585-21.1084,2461058.5887,10.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.6585-21.1084 20260118.0887 10.53CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:36.08 -21:06:39.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.61  07:21:00.01 -22:52:41.2
236.57748  -4.11729 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J110.2376-22.8775        | 07:20:59.61 -22:52:44.3 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6779.34326 247.50740 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 6784.98145 253.91859 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 21 00.01 -22 52 41.2          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 21 00.22 -22 52 39.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 20 59.80 -22 52 42.6          10.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 21 00.01 -22 52 41.2  10.6 U             CMa       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J110.2376-22.8775,2461058.5887,10.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J110.2376-22.8775 20260118.0887 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:00.01 -22:52:41.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.43  07:39:03.51 -23:04:18.4
238.73852  -0.56038 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" 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 J114.7786-23.0689        | 07:39:05.79 -23:04:45.5 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9296.74219 54.17920 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9304.36133 58.92450 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 03.51 -23 04 18.4          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 03.43 -23 04 17.6          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 03.58 -23 04 19.3          10.4 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 03.51 -23 04 18.4  10.4 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.7786-23.0689,2461058.5887,10.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.7786-23.0689 20260118.0887 10.43CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:03.51 -23:04:18.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.48  07:39:54.26 -22:46:56.9
238.58251  -0.24847 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.5" 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 J114.9715-22.7748        | 07:39:51.43 -22:47:09.9 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9426.78711 223.13480 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9434.26758 227.84489 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 54.26 -22 46 56.9          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 54.08 -22 46 54.0          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 54.44 -22 46 59.7          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 54.26 -22 46 56.9  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.9715-22.7748,2461058.5887,10.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.9715-22.7748 20260118.0887 10.48CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:54.26 -22:46:56.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.54  07:35:29.09 -23:00:37.8
238.28308  -1.24763 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.4" 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 J113.8819-23.0117        | 07:35:29.78 -23:00:46.5 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8795.13184 113.67030 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8802.73926 118.48900 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 35 29.09 -23 00 37.8          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 35 28.87 -23 00 34.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 35 29.31 -23 00 40.6          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 35 29.09 -23 00 37.8  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J113.8819-23.0117,2461058.5887,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J113.8819-23.0117 20260118.0887 10.54CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:29.09 -23:00:37.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.54  07:40:13.98 -21:17:19.4
237.32042   0.55419 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" 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 J115.0640-21.3043        | 07:40:15.53 -21:17:35.0 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9517.60352 1128.77417 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9524.62012 1134.05872 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 13.98 -21 17 19.4          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 13.87 -21 17 17.7          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 14.09 -21 17 21.1          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 13.98 -21 17 19.4  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J115.0640-21.3043,2461058.5887,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J115.0640-21.3043 20260118.0887 10.54CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:13.98 -21:17:19.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.52  07:40:06.40 -22:29:53.9
238.35827  -0.06779 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 8.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 5615948298226937472  
Type: E
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.020   G            17.370   G                                2.615140000000   F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9464.02441 394.44519 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9470.99902 399.94861 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 40 06.40 -22 29 53.9          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 40 06.33 -22 29 53.2          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 40 06.47 -22 29 54.5          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 40 06.40 -22 29 53.9  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5615948298226937472,2461058.5887,10.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5615948298226937472 20260118.0887 10.52CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:06.40 -22:29:53.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.57  07:39:44.71 -23:01:16.1
238.77215  -0.39795 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 8.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.9315-23.0091        | 07:39:45.17 -23:00:30.7 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9397.68652 78.40940 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9404.42969 83.78500 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 44.71 -23 01 16.1          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 44.70 -23 01 15.2          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 44.72 -23 01 17.0          10.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 44.71 -23 01 16.1  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J114.9315-23.0091,2461058.5887,10.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J114.9315-23.0091 20260118.0887 10.57CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:44.71 -23:01:16.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.57  07:39:12.45 -22:48:08.5
238.52076  -0.39806 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | NSV 3677                     | 07:39:14.47 -22:48:31.2 (Gaia DR3)  |  (local)         |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: B8III/IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61618                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9325.86035 217.08231 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9332.74316 222.42371 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 12.45 -22 48 08.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 12.53 -22 48 09.2          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 12.37 -22 48 07.7          10.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 12.45 -22 48 08.5  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 3677,2461058.5887,10.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 3677 20260118.0887 10.57CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:12.45 -22:48:08.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.62  07:39:43.73 -21:32:26.3
237.48180   0.32794 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" 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        | Gaia DR3 5715143385426264192 | 07:39:45.33 -21:32:42.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F6/8V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61684                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9438.31055 979.00348 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9445.31641 984.32953 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 43.73 -21 32 26.3          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 43.62 -21 32 24.7          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 43.83 -21 32 27.8          10.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 43.73 -21 32 26.3  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5715143385426264192,2461058.5887,10.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5715143385426264192 20260118.0887 10.62CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:43.73 -21:32:26.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.57  07:39:04.92 -22:43:29.4
238.43903  -0.38514 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5615937681068051840 | 07:39:06.75 -22:43:50.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61570                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9310.52539 264.89709 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9317.06445 270.60931 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 04.92 -22 43 29.4          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 05.08 -22 43 31.2          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 04.77 -22 43 27.7          10.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 04.92 -22 43 29.4  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5615937681068051840,2461058.5887,10.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5615937681068051840 20260118.0887 10.57CV 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 /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:04.92 -22:43:29.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.70  07:39:23.70 -20:38:09.9
236.65604   0.70538 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" 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                     | 07:39:24.21 -20:38:14.9 (Gaia DR3)  | 5715415651993676416 (VSX @ VizieR) | DSCT|GDOR|SXPHE (VSX @ VizieR) |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE                                                           
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9416.81055 1529.38013 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9422.85645 1535.52344 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 39 23.70 -20 38 09.9          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 39 23.87 -20 38 11.8          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 39 23.52 -20 38 08.1          10.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 39 23.70 -20 38 09.9  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 DR3,2461058.5887,10.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 20260118.0887 10.70CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:23.70 -20:38:09.9 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.68  07:32:38.58 -22:40:50.1
237.67717  -1.66069 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5618709579937680256 | 07:32:38.90 -22:40:46.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8406.62402 328.74930 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 8413.47852 334.12091 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 32 38.58 -22 40 50.1          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 32 38.47 -22 40 49.1          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 32 38.68 -22 40 51.2          10.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0887*  07 32 38.58 -22 40 50.1  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 5618709579937680256,2461058.5887,10.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 5618709579937680256 20260118.0887 10.68CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:38.58 -22:40:50.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0887  2461058.5887  10.67  07:38:13.68 -22:03:34.9
237.76265  -0.23055 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J114.5498-22.0613        | 07:38:14.14 -22:03:39.0 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 9207.81641 675.35602 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits -crosshair 9214.52246 680.74200 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-07-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-18_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_002351_TTUQ1b1x1_19663_cGJpLcRd

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08873 07 38 13.68 -22 03 34.9          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08847 07 38 13.65 -22 03 33.7          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.08899 07 38 13.71 -22 03 36.1          10.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)