Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.67  06:52:48.46 +00:32:37.6
212.60409   0.55271 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 9.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:52:48.46 +00:32:37.6 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4600.93555 1666.50195 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4608.69971 1660.35059 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 52 48.46 +00 32 37.6          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 52 48.51 +00 32 35.2          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 52 48.41 +00 32 39.9          13.7 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 02 12.2784*  06 52 48.46 +00 32 37.6  13.7 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.67,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.67CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:48.46 +00:32:37.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.56  06:37:31.89 +01:46:24.4
209.76616  -2.28283 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 10.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
19"  ZTF J063732.66+014639.0       
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.922   g       Y     0.175   g         2458207.76790        108.911023700000                                
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6898.32178 894.20050 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6905.93896 887.55920 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 37 31.89 +01 46 24.4          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 37 31.75 +01 46 22.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 37 32.04 +01 46 26.0          13.5 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 02 12.2784*  06 37 31.89 +01 46 24.4  13.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J063732.66+014639.0,2461083.7784,13.56,0.05,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
ZTF J063732.66+014639.0 20260212.2784 13.56CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:31.89 +01:46:24.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.52  06:52:30.70 -02:40:00.6
215.42793  -0.97700 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:52:30.70 -02:40:00.6 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4666.86719 3598.32397 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4674.93311 3592.04272 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 52 30.70 -02 40 00.6          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 52 30.83 -02 40 00.5          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 52 30.57 -02 40 00.7          13.5 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 02 12.2784*  06 52 30.70 -02 40 00.6  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.52,0.05,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
target 20260212.2784 13.52CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:30.70 -02:40:00.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.46  06:46:22.11 +01:50:01.8
210.72198  -0.29121 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 10.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
16"  Gaia DR3 3125982308769563008  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.330   G            14.350   G                                                 A                            
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5563.37500 875.84100 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5571.05957 869.33130 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 46 22.11 +01 50 01.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 46 22.15 +01 49 58.3          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 46 22.08 +01 50 05.2          13.4 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 02 12.2784*  06 46 22.11 +01 50 01.8  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3125982308769563008,2461083.7784,13.46,0.05,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 3125982308769563008 20260212.2784 13.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:22.11 +01:50:01.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.35  06:56:27.50 -01:27:45.5
214.80597   0.44971 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 9.7 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 3112107704678242432 | 06:56:25.33 -01:27:59.7 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4065.22339 2881.14160 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4072.70923 2874.90625 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 56 27.50 -01 27 45.5          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 56 27.26 -01 27 44.6          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 56 27.74 -01 27 46.4          13.3 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 02 12.2784*  06 56 27.50 -01 27 45.5  13.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3112107704678242432,2461083.7784,13.35,0.05,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 3112107704678242432 20260212.2784 13.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:27.50 -01:27:45.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.36  06:24:10.23 -01:11:52.6
210.88357  -6.61217 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:24:10.23 -01:11:52.6 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 8947.71289 2670.00269 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 8955.34766 2663.30127 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 24 10.23 -01 11 52.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 24 10.15 -01 11 55.3          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 24 10.30 -01 11 49.8          13.4 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 02 12.2784*  06 24 10.23 -01 11 52.6  13.4 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.36,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.36CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:24:10.23 -01:11:52.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.33  06:56:04.31 -01:30:03.5
214.79601   0.34627 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 10.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:56:04.31 -01:30:03.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.318+/-0.041 (F)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4123.53174 2903.53662 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4131.20264 2896.95020 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 56 04.31 -01 30 03.5          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 56 04.13 -01 30 04.7          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 56 04.50 -01 30 02.4          13.4 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 02 12.2784*  06 56 04.31 -01 30 03.5  13.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.33,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.33CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:04.31 -01:30:03.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.21  06:53:52.13 -02:12:24.6
215.17304  -0.46558 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3106045203719510272 | 06:53:52.99 -02:12:05.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.345+/-0.035 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4459.39746 3324.03174 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4467.04785 3317.62988 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 53 52.13 -02 12 24.6          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 53 51.91 -02 12 25.7          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 53 52.34 -02 12 23.6          13.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 53 52.13 -02 12 24.6  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3106045203719510272,2461083.7784,13.21,0.05,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 3106045203719510272 20260212.2784 13.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:52.13 -02:12:24.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.84  06:42:34.52 -00:18:25.9
212.19476  -2.11193 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 10.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J100.6438-00.3074        | 06:42:34.52 -00:18:25.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G8IV 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 102648670  J-Ks=0.421+/-0.064 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6146.31738 2161.99658 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6154.06445 2155.45923 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 42 34.52 -00 18 25.9          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 42 34.36 -00 18 26.3          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 42 34.68 -00 18 25.5          12.8 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 02 12.2784*  06 42 34.52 +00 18 25.9  12.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J100.6438-00.3074,2461083.7784,12.84,0.05,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 J100.6438-00.3074 20260212.2784 12.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:42:34.52 -00:18:25.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.84  06:47:48.60 +02:13:06.8
210.54398   0.20481 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" and 10.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:47:48.60 +02:13:06.8 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5342.94531 646.44373 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5350.83057 639.66840 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 47 48.60 +02 13 06.8          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 47 48.34 +02 13 06.2          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 47 48.87 +02 13 07.3          12.9 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 02 12.2784*  06 47 48.60 +02 13 06.8  12.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,12.84,0.05,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 20260212.2784 12.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:48.60 +02:13:06.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.73  06:47:18.26 +00:57:51.2
211.60253  -0.47989 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.8289+00.9643        | 06:47:18.26 +00:57:51.2 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5426.98486 1403.65625 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5434.70410 1397.04138 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 47 18.26 +00 57 51.2          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 47 18.34 +00 57 48.8          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 47 18.17 +00 57 53.5          12.7 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 02 12.2784*  06 47 18.26 +00 57 51.2  12.7 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.8289+00.9643,2461083.7784,12.73,0.05,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 J101.8289+00.9643 20260212.2784 12.73CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:18.26 +00:57:51.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.23  06:46:36.69 +02:52:14.4
209.82712   0.23599 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 10.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ZTF J064636.93+025219.6       
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.845   r       Y     0.278   r         2458460.78220        199.969564100000                                
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5519.04053 246.57561 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5526.92334 240.07001 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 46 36.69 +02 52 14.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 46 36.76 +02 52 14.4          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 46 36.62 +02 52 14.3          12.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 46 36.69 +02 52 14.4  12.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J064636.93+025219.6,2461083.7784,12.23,0.05,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
ZTF J064636.93+025219.6 20260212.2784 12.23CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:36.69 +02:52:14.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  11.32  06:53:12.01 -01:33:38.4
214.52176  -0.31961 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 9.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  Gaia DR3 3112276892032630400  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.330   G            12.350   G                                                 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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4556.45605 2934.27075 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4564.05176 2927.88599 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 53 12.01 -01 33 38.4          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 53 12.21 -01 33 39.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 53 11.81 -01 33 37.9          11.3 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 02 12.2784*  06 53 12.01 -01 33 38.4  11.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3112276892032630400,2461083.7784,11.32,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3112276892032630400 20260212.2784 11.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:12.01 -01:33:38.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  11.11  06:48:15.62 +01:46:18.7
210.99281   0.10117 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 10.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J102.0773+01.7811        | 06:48:16.61 +01:46:37.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289094                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5277.54150 917.49860 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5285.27930 911.01141 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 48 15.62 +01 46 18.7          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 48 15.39 +01 46 19.8          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 48 15.86 +01 46 17.7          11.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 48 15.62 +01 46 18.7  11.1 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.0773+01.7811,2461083.7784,11.11,0.05,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 J102.0773+01.7811 20260212.2784 11.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:48:15.62 +01:46:18.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.08  06:44:32.33 -01:39:43.4
213.62547  -2.29253 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 11.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
25"  Gaia DR3 3107031126354310784  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.020   G            14.040   G                                                 A                            
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5857.67822 2981.52002 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5866.71973 2974.14673 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 44 32.33 -01 39 43.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 44 32.46 -01 39 46.5          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 44 32.19 -01 39 40.4          12.1 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 02 12.2784*  06 44 32.33 -01 39 43.4  12.1 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3107031126354310784,2461083.7784,12.08,0.05,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 3107031126354310784 20260212.2784 12.08CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:32.33 -01:39:43.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.42  06:49:33.13 -01:23:31.4
213.95603  -1.05420 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 10.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J102.3878-01.3922        | 06:49:33.13 -01:23:31.4 (user input)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.321+/-0.034 (F)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5102.94824 2826.82275 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5110.67236 2820.03662 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 49 33.13 -01 23 31.4          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 49 33.11 -01 23 33.5          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 49 33.15 -01 23 29.3          12.4 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 02 12.2784*  06 49 33.13 -01 23 31.4  12.4 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.3878-01.3922,2461083.7784,12.42,0.05,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
ATO J102.3878-01.3922 20260212.2784 12.42CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:33.13 -01:23:31.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.58  06:56:21.94 -00:53:12.6
214.28301   0.69184 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 10.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  Gaia DR3 3112424230887731712  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.560   G            13.590   G                                                 B                            
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4074.92749 2534.81909 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4082.63232 2528.09644 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 56 21.94 -00 53 12.6          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 56 21.72 -00 53 13.2          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 56 22.15 -00 53 12.1          12.6 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 02 12.2784*  06 56 21.94 +00 53 12.6  12.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3112424230887731712,2461083.7784,12.58,0.05,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 3112424230887731712 20260212.2784 12.58CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:21.94 -00:53:12.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.62  06:55:27.14 -01:16:22.9
214.52252   0.31250 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 10.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  Gaia DR3 3112314039208032000  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.480   G            15.500   G                                                 A                            
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4215.31201 2765.43555 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4223.01221 2758.92383 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 55 27.14 -01 16 22.9          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 55 27.06 -01 16 22.7          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 55 27.22 -01 16 23.1          12.6 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 02 12.2784*  06 55 27.14 -01 16 22.9  12.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3112314039208032000,2461083.7784,12.62,0.05,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 3112314039208032000 20260212.2784 12.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:27.14 -01:16:22.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.79  06:30:03.23 +01:18:33.1
209.32144  -4.15648 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.5" and 9.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
17"  Gaia DR3 3120812576892617856  
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.230   G            14.300   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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 8037.18066 1158.97742 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 8044.70117 1152.61768 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 30 03.23 +01 18 33.1          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 30 03.02 +01 18 32.9          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 30 03.45 +01 18 33.3          12.8 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 02 12.2784*  06 30 03.23 +01 18 33.1  12.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3120812576892617856,2461083.7784,12.79,0.05,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 3120812576892617856 20260212.2784 12.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:30:03.23 +01:18:33.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.91  06:54:25.12 -01:51:18.6
214.92272  -0.18294 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 10.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J103.6128-01.8514        | 06:54:26.69 -01:51:14.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1956ApJS....2..271M LF 9 -02 327  J-Ks=0.537+/-0.035 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4374.67334 3113.57764 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4382.32471 3107.00195 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 54 25.12 -01 51 18.6          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 54 25.05 -01 51 19.9          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 54 25.20 -01 51 17.2          13.0 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 02 12.2784*  06 54 25.12 -01 51 18.6  12.9 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.6128-01.8514,2461083.7784,12.91,0.05,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 J103.6128-01.8514 20260212.2784 12.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:25.12 -01:51:18.6 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.86  06:57:11.18 -02:14:26.9
215.58140   0.25638 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.8" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3108993548450196096 | 06:57:13.70 -02:14:12.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K2 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 292886                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 3961.02173 3350.61401 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 3968.56519 3344.06763 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 57 11.18 -02 14 26.9          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 57 10.90 -02 14 28.0          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 57 11.47 -02 14 25.9          12.8 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 02 12.2784*  06 57 11.18 -02 14 26.9  12.9 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3108993548450196096,2461083.7784,12.86,0.05,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 3108993548450196096 20260212.2784 12.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:57:11.18 -02:14:26.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.97  06:49:55.91 -02:17:05.3
214.79414  -1.37652 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3106128697885405184 | 06:49:54.17 -02:16:57.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F7IV 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 102967567                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5051.08154 3364.71143 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5058.82812 3358.00317 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 49 55.91 -02 17 05.3          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 49 55.71 -02 17 06.0          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 49 56.10 -02 17 04.7          13.0 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 02 12.2784*  06 49 55.91 -02 17 05.3  13.0 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3106128697885405184,2461083.7784,12.97,0.05,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 3106128697885405184 20260212.2784 12.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:55.91 -02:17:05.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.01  06:41:26.96 -01:19:02.6
212.96632  -2.82294 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 10.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 5"  Gaia DR3 3107281540128223104  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.410   G            15.440   G                                                 A                            
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6321.94482 2768.83667 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6329.71973 2761.91968 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 41 26.96 -01 19 02.6          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 41 26.87 -01 19 05.0          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 41 27.04 -01 19 00.3          13.0 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 02 12.2784*  06 41 26.96 -01 19 02.6  13.0 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3107281540128223104,2461083.7784,13.01,0.05,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 3107281540128223104 20260212.2784 13.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:26.96 -01:19:02.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  12.97  06:55:35.53 -01:32:38.9
214.77972   0.21990 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 10.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:55:35.53 -01:32:38.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.129+/-0.052 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4196.03516 2928.63208 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4203.89209 2922.00684 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 55 35.53 -01 32 38.9          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 55 35.46 -01 32 40.3          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 55 35.59 -01 32 37.5          13.0 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 02 12.2784*  06 55 35.53 -01 32 38.9  13.0 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,12.97,0.05,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 20260212.2784 12.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:35.53 -01:32:38.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.04  06:45:33.66 -00:26:19.4
212.65242  -1.50764 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 10.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  CoRoT 102785122               
Type: EA
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.112   V       Y     0.113   V         2454412.42910         14.231450000000                                
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5697.44775 2246.37354 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5705.02051 2239.91064 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 45 33.66 -00 26 19.4          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 45 33.54 -00 26 20.2          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 45 33.77 -00 26 18.6          13.0 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 02 12.2784*  06 45 33.66 +00 26 19.4  13.0 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CoRoT 102785122,2461083.7784,13.04,0.05,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
CoRoT 102785122 20260212.2784 13.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:33.66 -00:26:19.4 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.19  06:38:41.35 +01:56:33.8
209.74805  -1.94816 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.2" and 11.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:38:41.35 +01:56:33.8 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6721.78125 794.36139 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6730.25342 787.07611 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 38 41.35 +01 56 33.8          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 38 41.42 +01 56 30.4          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 38 41.29 +01 56 37.3          13.3 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 02 12.2784*  06 38 41.35 +01 56 33.8  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.19,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.19CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:38:41.35 +01:56:33.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.18  06:47:59.48 -01:20:57.6
213.74019  -1.38197 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.9913-01.3476        | 06:47:58.93 -01:20:20.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1956ApJS....2..271M LF 9 -02 84  J-Ks=0.423+/-0.094 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5337.13330 2798.37988 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5344.73926 2791.89111 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 47 59.48 -01 20 57.6          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 47 59.33 -01 20 59.1          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 47 59.64 -01 20 56.1          13.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 47 59.48 -01 20 57.6  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.9913-01.3476,2461083.7784,13.18,0.05,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 J101.9913-01.3476 20260212.2784 13.18CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:59.48 -01:20:57.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.13  06:48:56.79 -03:30:58.9
215.77919  -2.15619 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 10.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:48:56.79 -03:30:58.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F4V 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 110827128  J-Ks=0.296+/-0.040 (F)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5207.04492 4103.92920 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5214.73242 4097.09668 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 48 56.79 -03 30 58.9          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 48 56.56 -03 30 60.0          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 48 57.03 -03 30 57.9          13.1 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 02 12.2784*  06 48 56.79 -03 30 58.9  13.1 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.13,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:48:56.79 -03:30:58.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.11  06:45:17.47 +00:43:37.8
211.58386  -1.03585 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3125607134785759744 | 06:45:16.18 +00:44:03.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0IV 2012A&A...541A..34S CoRoT 102771943                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5731.06494 1543.29004 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5738.67578 1536.45728 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 45 17.47 +00 43 37.8          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 45 17.28 +00 43 36.3          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 45 17.66 +00 43 39.4          13.1 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 02 12.2784*  06 45 17.47 +00 43 37.8  13.1 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3125607134785759744,2461083.7784,13.11,0.05,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 3125607134785759744 20260212.2784 13.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:17.47 +00:43:37.8 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.31  06:41:53.43 +02:11:26.9
209.89334  -1.12345 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 10.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3126795775575679488 | 06:41:53.88 +02:12:00.1 (Gaia DR3)  | DSCT/GDOR (local) |  (local)             |  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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6236.32910 650.59332 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6244.29150 643.81671 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 41 53.43 +02 11 26.9          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 41 53.39 +02 11 25.8          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 41 53.47 +02 11 28.1          13.5 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 02 12.2784*  06 41 53.43 +02 11 26.9  13.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3126795775575679488,2461083.7784,13.31,0.05,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 3126795775575679488 20260212.2784 13.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:53.43 +02:11:26.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.22  06:35:50.26 -02:34:46.5
213.45347  -4.64576 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:35:50.26 -02:34:46.5 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 7176.80518 3520.86865 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 7184.69092 3514.70166 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 35 50.26 -02 34 46.5          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 35 50.38 -02 34 49.0          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 35 50.14 -02 34 44.0          13.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 35 50.26 -02 34 46.5  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.22,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:50.26 -02:34:46.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.15  06:50:41.40 -00:31:47.4
213.31821  -0.40800 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3113219246514568576 | 06:50:40.14 -00:32:24.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.936+/-0.048 (M)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4926.26318 2310.13599 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4933.82178 2303.51709 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 50 41.40 -00 31 47.4          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 50 41.23 -00 31 48.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 50 41.58 -00 31 46.5          13.1 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 02 12.2784*  06 50 41.40 +00 31 47.4  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3113219246514568576,2461083.7784,13.15,0.05,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 3113219246514568576 20260212.2784 13.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:50:41.40 -00:31:47.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.19  06:45:06.33 +02:34:33.7
209.91759  -0.23311 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 9.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  Gaia DR3 3127193764426146816  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.110   G            15.160   G                                                 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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5750.27100 423.36890 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5757.95410 417.29269 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 45 06.33 +02 34 33.7          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 45 06.23 +02 34 30.4          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 45 06.42 +02 34 37.0          13.2 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 02 12.2784*  06 45 06.33 +02 34 33.7  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3127193764426146816,2461083.7784,13.19,0.05,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 3127193764426146816 20260212.2784 13.19CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:06.33 +02:34:33.7 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.38  06:41:34.36 +02:28:12.4
209.60858  -1.06635 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3126851468410240896 | 06:41:32.03 +02:28:21.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 288944                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6283.01367 480.34549 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6290.63281 473.52759 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 41 34.36 +02 28 12.4          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 41 34.20 +02 28 10.9          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 41 34.51 +02 28 14.0          13.4 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 02 12.2784*  06 41 34.36 +02 28 12.4  13.4 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3126851468410240896,2461083.7784,13.38,0.05,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 3126851468410240896 20260212.2784 13.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:34.36 +02:28:12.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.34  06:51:28.38 -00:06:32.7
213.03300  -0.04194 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 10.1 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 3113342490594252544 | 06:51:28.85 -00:06:04.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.378+/-0.035 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4805.82227 2057.94922 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4813.56445 2051.41821 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 51 28.38 -00 06 32.7          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 51 28.31 -00 06 34.6          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 51 28.44 -00 06 30.8          13.3 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 02 12.2784*  06 51 28.38 +00 06 32.7  13.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3113342490594252544,2461083.7784,13.34,0.05,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 3113342490594252544 20260212.2784 13.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:28.38 -00:06:32.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.47  06:42:59.45 +00:50:05.4
211.22550  -1.49834 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 9.9 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        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3125789447557134976 | 06:43:00.13 +00:50:27.2 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)   SpType: G2IV 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 102668843                        
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6077.49072 1473.56775 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6085.11865 1467.29358 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 42 59.45 +00 50 05.4          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 42 59.29 +00 50 04.8          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 42 59.62 +00 50 06.0          13.5 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 02 12.2784*  06 42 59.45 +00 50 05.4  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3125789447557134976,2461083.7784,13.47,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3125789447557134976 20260212.2784 13.47CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:42:59.45 +00:50:05.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.47  06:46:30.43 -00:52:42.5
213.15182  -1.49759 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 10.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3107190555539457408 | 06:46:28.98 -00:52:52.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K1III 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 102817183  J-Ks=0.387+/-0.045 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5557.63037 2512.86963 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5565.40869 2506.11523 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 46 30.43 -00 52 42.5          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 46 30.35 -00 52 44.5          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 46 30.50 -00 52 40.4          13.5 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 02 12.2784*  06 46 30.43 +00 52 42.5  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 3107190555539457408,2461083.7784,13.47,0.05,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 3107190555539457408 20260212.2784 13.47CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:30.43 -00:52:42.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.38  06:53:33.36 +00:31:54.1
212.70014   0.71370 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J103.3903+00.5460        | 06:53:34.44 +00:32:17.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1956ApJS....2..271M LF 9 +00 226  J-Ks=0.350+/-0.043 (G)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4488.11328 1675.47314 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4495.66504 1668.86609 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 53 33.36 +00 31 54.1          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 53 33.22 +00 31 51.8          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 53 33.49 +00 31 56.5          13.3 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 02 12.2784*  06 53 33.36 +00 31 54.1  13.4 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.3903+00.5460,2461083.7784,13.38,0.05,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 J103.3903+00.5460 20260212.2784 13.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:33.36 +00:31:54.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.63  06:52:02.51 +01:24:02.8
211.75400   0.77302 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.8" and 11.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:52:02.51 +01:24:02.8 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4709.50195 1149.15723 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4717.59229 1141.71179 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 52 02.51 +01 24 02.8          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 52 02.27 +01 24 01.5          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 52 02.75 +01 24 04.2          13.8 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 02 12.2784*  06 52 02.51 +01 24 02.8  13.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.7784,13.63,0.05,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 20260212.2784 13.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:02.51 +01:24:02.8 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.53  06:53:20.08 -00:02:24.8
213.18394   0.40368 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 10.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J103.3416-00.0466        | 06:53:22.78 -00:02:16.0 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4525.51270 2019.61450 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4533.19092 2013.21155 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 53 20.08 -00 02 24.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 53 20.06 -00 02 26.6          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 53 20.10 -00 02 23.0          13.6 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 02 12.2784*  06 53 20.08 +00 02 24.8  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J103.3416-00.0466,2461083.7784,13.53,0.05,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 J103.3416-00.0466 20260212.2784 13.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:20.08 -00:02:24.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.57  06:47:50.18 +00:03:10.4
212.47425  -0.77722 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 9.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | GDS_J0647477+000334          | 06:47:47.73 +00:03:34.2 (Gaia DR3)  | VAR (local)      | B5: (local)          |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: B5: 1956ApJS....2..271M LF 9 +00 15  J-Ks=0.928+/-0.032 (M)
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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5352.12549 1954.10864 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5359.56738 1947.69629 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 47 50.18 +00 03 10.4          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 47 50.05 +00 03 09.1          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 47 50.31 +00 03 11.7          13.7 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 02 12.2784*  06 47 50.18 +00 03 10.4  13.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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_J0647477+000334,2461083.7784,13.57,0.05,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
GDS_J0647477+000334 20260212.2784 13.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:50.18 +00:03:10.4 ;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_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.64  06:51:23.54 -00:23:58.5
213.28235  -0.19235 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.5" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J102.8477-00.4070        | 06:51:23.54 -00:23:58.5 (user input)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.467+/-0.047 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4819.63037 2233.05615 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4827.24023 2226.29907 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 02 12.27842 06 51 23.54 -00 23 58.5          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27815 06 51 23.32 -00 24 00.0          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.27869 06 51 23.77 -00 23 56.9          13.8 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 02 12.2784*  06 51 23.54 +00 23 58.5  13.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J102.8477-00.4070,2461083.7784,13.64,0.05,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 J102.8477-00.4070 20260212.2784 13.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:23.54 -00:23:58.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.2784  2461083.7784  13.60  06:47:53.25 +01:51:22.8
210.87514   0.05680 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" and 10.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3126343429620148736 | 06:47:54.83 +01:51:47.9 (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.

Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 5333.49854 865.82019 image    wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 5341.15967 859.12128 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-32-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-40-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-41-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_004814_TTUQ1b1x1_21339_5BC9QSwE