Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.37  22:25:35.20 +60:28:55.5
105.88856   2.53002 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" and 2.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2201380922026145280 | 22:25:32.69 +60:28:38.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4134.25732 4087.02563 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 4135.94287 4088.35938 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 25 35.20 +60 28 55.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 25 34.59 +60 28 55.7          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 25 35.80 +60 28 55.3          11.4 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 22.0965*  22 25 35.20 +60 28 55.5  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2201380922026145280,2461093.5965,11.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2201380922026145280 20260222.0965 11.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:25:35.20 +60:28:55.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.96  21:51:49.05 +65:02:53.0
105.40838   8.48217 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" and 2.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2217652835119341696 | 21:51:50.02 +65:03:06.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6447.77783 1307.35266 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6450.15234 1307.70471 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 51 49.05 +65 02 53.0          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 51 48.80 +65 02 51.0          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 51 49.31 +65 02 55.0          10.8 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 22.0965*  21 51 49.05 +65 02 53.0  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2217652835119341696,2461093.5965,10.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2217652835119341696 20260222.0965 10.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:51:49.05 +65:02:53.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.98  21:37:36.00 +56:51:40.1
 98.73376   3.39247 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J324.3854+56.8625        | 21:37:35.49 +56:51:35.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1958TrRig...7...33A Cl Trumpler 37 164                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7989.64941 6152.96191 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 7993.49561 6153.49219 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 37 36.00 +56 51 40.1          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 37 36.17 +56 51 40.5          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 37 35.82 +56 51 39.7          11.0 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 22.0965*  21 37 36.00 +56 51 40.1  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J324.3854+56.8625,2461093.5965,10.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J324.3854+56.8625 20260222.0965 10.98CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:36.00 +56:51:40.1 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.96  21:32:52.37 +56:58:44.1
 98.33552   3.91398 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2178031590023404928 | 21:32:52.00 +56:58:38.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1958TrRig...7...33A Cl Trumpler 37 146                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8373.03906 6030.64307 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8376.05176 6031.17334 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 32 52.37 +56 58 44.1          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 32 52.25 +56 58 43.9          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 32 52.50 +56 58 44.2          11.0 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 22.0965*  21 32 52.37 +56 58 44.1  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2178031590023404928,2461093.5965,10.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2178031590023404928 20260222.0965 10.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:52.37 +56:58:44.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.90  21:29:54.10 +57:49:03.0
 98.61784   4.79949 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 2178878282695478144  
Type: ACV|roAm|
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.230   G             9.250   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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8538.11816 5486.65234 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8541.15234 5487.13379 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 29 54.10 +57 49 03.0          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 29 54.06 +57 49 02.5          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 29 54.14 +57 49 03.5          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 29 54.10 +57 49 03.0  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2178878282695478144,2461093.5965,10.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2178878282695478144 20260222.0965 10.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:29:54.10 +57:49:03.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.80  21:24:35.58 +58:28:35.3
 98.57212   5.76005 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2179162746965562496 | 21:24:34.83 +58:28:31.6 (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: G0 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 239657                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8895.15137 5019.39404 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8898.60645 5020.04297 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 24 35.58 +58 28 35.3          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 24 35.61 +58 28 35.8          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 24 35.55 +58 28 34.8          10.8 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 22.0965*  21 24 35.58 +58 28 35.3  10.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2179162746965562496,2461093.5965,10.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2179162746965562496 20260222.0965 10.80CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:24:35.58 +58:28:35.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.78  21:27:09.24 +66:20:55.2
104.38498  11.14756 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2221198927615524608 | 21:27:10.48 +66:20:52.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 1036                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7889.83887 323.17810 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 7892.80713 324.09760 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 27 09.24 +66 20 55.2          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 27 09.50 +66 20 55.3          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 27 08.98 +66 20 55.1          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 27 09.24 +66 20 55.2  10.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2221198927615524608,2461093.5965,10.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2221198927615524608 20260222.0965 10.78CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:27:09.24 +66:20:55.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.61  21:20:53.63 +59:07:04.8
 98.68758   6.55245 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J320.2373+59.1159        | 21:20:52.88 +59:07:01.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 239637                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9113.04590 4580.97510 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9116.57910 4581.48145 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 20 53.63 +59 07 04.8          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 20 53.76 +59 07 05.1          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 20 53.49 +59 07 04.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 20 53.63 +59 07 04.8  10.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J320.2373+59.1159,2461093.5965,10.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J320.2373+59.1159 20260222.0965 10.61CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:53.63 +59:07:04.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.63  21:25:28.50 +62:43:31.2
101.66163   8.70503 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2216991547593596032 | 21:25:27.44 +62:43:26.4 (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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8372.97559 2479.89746 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8377.34277 2480.59204 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 25 28.50 +62 43 31.2          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 25 28.98 +62 43 32.1          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 25 28.03 +62 43 30.4          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 25 28.50 +62 43 31.2  10.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2216991547593596032,2461093.5965,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2216991547593596032 20260222.0965 10.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:25:28.50 +62:43:31.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.64  21:28:27.41 +60:14:59.5
100.17182   6.68640 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.1254+60.2541        | 21:28:26.74 +60:14:55.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B3 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 239681                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8411.66309 4001.81201 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8415.08008 4002.40747 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 28 27.41 +60 14 59.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 28 27.38 +60 14 59.2          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 28 27.44 +60 14 59.8          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 28 27.41 +60 14 59.5  10.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J322.1254+60.2541,2461093.5965,10.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.1254+60.2541 20260222.0965 10.64CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:27.41 +60:14:59.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.48  21:19:41.12 +62:11:29.6
100.80159   8.80633 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2193116545949800960 | 21:19:42.43 +62:11:38.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+61 1258                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8837.82129 2722.87720 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8841.34180 2723.19043 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 19 41.12 +62 11 29.6          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 19 41.23 +62 11 29.0          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 19 41.01 +62 11 30.2          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 19 41.12 +62 11 29.6  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2193116545949800960,2461093.5965,10.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2193116545949800960 20260222.0965 10.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:41.12 +62:11:29.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.37  21:26:38.27 +65:03:38.6
103.42222  10.27192 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2220522594825694336 | 21:26:39.92 +65:03:49.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+64 1062                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8053.73193 1092.86902 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8056.68848 1093.58435 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 26 38.27 +65 03 38.6          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 26 38.31 +65 03 38.8          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 26 38.24 +65 03 38.5          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 26 38.27 +65 03 38.6  10.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2220522594825694336,2461093.5965,10.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2220522594825694336 20260222.0965 10.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:26:38.27 +65:03:38.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.37  21:41:48.09 +66:46:12.3
105.75778  10.45445 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 2.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2221095195566107392 | 21:41:49.60 +66:46:09.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 1062                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6972.44580 201.04700 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6974.79883 201.60519 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 41 48.09 +66 46 12.3          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 41 47.82 +66 46 11.4          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 41 48.36 +66 46 13.3          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 41 48.09 +66 46 12.3  10.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2221095195566107392,2461093.5965,10.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2221095195566107392 20260222.0965 10.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:41:48.09 +66:46:12.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.46  21:18:16.89 +65:45:16.1
103.31067  11.37868 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2220789015936837120 | 21:18:18.10 +65:45:18.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1083                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8501.25391 572.55603 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8504.17676 573.11792 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 18 16.89 +65 45 16.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 18 16.90 +65 45 16.2          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 18 16.88 +65 45 16.0          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 18 16.89 +65 45 16.1  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2220789015936837120,2461093.5965,10.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2220789015936837120 20260222.0965 10.46CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:18:16.89 +65:45:16.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.53  21:28:11.04 +66:14:01.8
104.37749  10.99312 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 1.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2221148801055885056 | 21:28:13.25 +66:13:59.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 1040                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7839.43652 403.67441 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 7840.81055 404.59500 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 28 11.04 +66 14 01.8          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 28 10.56 +66 14 01.0          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 28 11.52 +66 14 02.5          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 28 11.04 +66 14 01.8  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2221148801055885056,2461093.5965,10.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2221148801055885056 20260222.0965 10.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:11.04 +66:14:01.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.53  21:05:26.89 +65:36:40.6
102.29984  12.26564 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 2.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2197474597723237248 | 21:05:28.68 +65:36:38.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 wl 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1070  J-Ks=0.525+/-0.265 (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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9317.16992 465.28021 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9319.97168 465.79761 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 05 26.89 +65 36 40.6          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 05 26.87 +65 36 40.5          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 05 26.91 +65 36 40.6          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 05 26.89 +65 36 40.6  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2197474597723237248,2461093.5965,10.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2197474597723237248 20260222.0965 10.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:26.89 +65:36:40.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.87  23:04:28.97 +64:45:44.3
111.84154   4.21895 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  CE Cep                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.700   pg           18.000   pg        2427366.00000        419.000000000000 : M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 1789.00305 1165.47485 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 1792.06201 1167.00098 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 23 04 28.97 +64 45 44.3          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 23 04 29.01 +64 45 44.1          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 23 04 28.93 +64 45 44.4          10.8 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 22.0965*  23 04 28.97 +64 45 44.3  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CE Cep,2461093.5965,10.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CE Cep 20260222.0965 10.87CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:04:28.97 +64:45:44.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.75  21:05:26.34 +66:07:24.6
102.69783  12.59928 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 2.7 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 2221708692992357120 | 21:05:28.79 +66:07:20.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1071                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9239.74023 160.47990 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9242.38379 160.90649 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 05 26.34 +66 07 24.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 05 26.28 +66 07 24.2          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 05 26.41 +66 07 25.0          10.8 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 22.0965*  21 05 26.34 +66 07 24.6  10.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2221708692992357120,2461093.5965,10.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2221708692992357120 20260222.0965 10.75CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:26.34 +66:07:24.6 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.81  21:05:09.64 +65:38:39.0
102.30568  12.30956 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2197474941320609408 | 21:05:11.23 +65:38:36.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1069                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9329.93457 440.89609 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9332.84277 441.40189 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 05 09.64 +65 38 39.0          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 05 09.67 +65 38 39.0          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 05 09.61 +65 38 38.9          10.8 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 22.0965*  21 05 09.64 +65 38 39.0  10.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2197474941320609408,2461093.5965,10.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2197474941320609408 20260222.0965 10.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:09.64 +65:38:39.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.96  21:55:46.04 +62:36:11.9
104.20167   6.30633 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  NSVS 3346876                  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.831   g       Y     0.535   g         2458339.58030        119.228481600000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6278.95508 2803.71509 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6282.07227 2804.58179 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 55 46.04 +62 36 11.9          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 55 46.01 +62 36 11.8          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 55 46.06 +62 36 12.0          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 55 46.04 +62 36 11.9  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 3346876,2461093.5965,10.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 3346876 20260222.0965 10.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:55:46.04 +62:36:11.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.93  21:19:20.33 +65:53:28.3
103.48788  11.39397 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
24"  ZTF J211919.40+655305.2       
Type: EA
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.292   r       Y     0.459   r         2458334.86050          0.353577200000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8419.27148 504.41061 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8422.19727 505.06039 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 19 20.33 +65 53 28.3          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 19 20.37 +65 53 28.6          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 19 20.29 +65 53 28.1          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  21 19 20.33 +65 53 28.3  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J211919.40+655305.2,2461093.5965,10.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J211919.40+655305.2 20260222.0965 10.93CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:20.33 +65:53:28.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.01  21:37:45.86 +64:26:36.5
103.86200   9.00690 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 1.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2217750382416038144 | 21:37:48.34 +64:26:39.7 (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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7391.57031 1576.90735 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 7393.36865 1577.47241 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 37 45.86 +64 26 36.5          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 37 45.48 +64 26 35.3          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 37 46.24 +64 26 37.8          11.0 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 22.0965*  21 37 45.86 +64 26 36.5  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2217750382416038144,2461093.5965,11.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2217750382416038144 20260222.0965 11.01CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:45.86 +64:26:36.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.07  21:11:42.97 +65:33:31.1
102.69603  11.74401 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2221430997587556096 | 21:11:42.51 +65:33:38.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8936.27637 595.18707 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8939.31934 595.84222 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 11 42.97 +65 33 31.1          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 11 43.03 +65 33 31.6          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 11 42.90 +65 33 30.6          11.1 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 22.0965*  21 11 42.97 +65 33 31.1  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2221430997587556096,2461093.5965,11.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2221430997587556096 20260222.0965 11.07CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:11:42.97 +65:33:31.1 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.21  21:19:28.07 +64:11:04.1
102.24000  10.20628 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 3.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  Gaia DR3 2220357358843343360  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.370   G            10.390   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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8615.53027 1528.23645 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8618.62305 1528.69946 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 19 28.07 +64 11 04.1          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 19 28.19 +64 11 03.6          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 19 27.95 +64 11 04.7          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 22.0965*  21 19 28.07 +64 11 04.1  11.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2220357358843343360,2461093.5965,11.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2220357358843343360 20260222.0965 11.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:28.07 +64:11:04.1 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.30  21:21:22.56 +65:34:21.8
103.40090  11.02255 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2220730917918249216 | 21:21:23.91 +65:34:20.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1088                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8330.02344 721.87903 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 8333.00684 722.40009 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 21 22.56 +65 34 21.8          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 21 22.83 +65 34 21.3          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 21 22.30 +65 34 22.3          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 22.0965*  21 21 22.56 +65 34 21.8  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2220730917918249216,2461093.5965,11.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2220730917918249216 20260222.0965 11.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:21:22.56 +65:34:21.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.54  22:56:59.98 +57:40:05.1
108.08544  -1.86702 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  V1244 Cep                     
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.120   V            14.920   V                              250.000000000000   M7.5III                      
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 1498.31067 5505.83398 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 1501.82190 5507.23975 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 56 59.98 +57 40 05.1          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 56 59.99 +57 40 04.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 56 59.97 +57 40 05.4          11.5 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 22.0965*  22 56 59.98 +57 40 05.1  11.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1244 Cep,2461093.5965,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1244 Cep 20260222.0965 11.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:56:59.98 +57:40:05.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.45  21:52:19.98 +62:48:38.2
104.02335   6.71447 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V0496 Cep                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.900   V         <  16.000   V         2449920.00000        495.000000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6509.01709 2662.74487 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6512.16211 2663.55371 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 52 19.98 +62 48 38.2          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 52 19.98 +62 48 38.0          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 52 19.97 +62 48 38.5          11.4 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 22.0965*  21 52 19.98 +62 48 38.2  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0496 Cep,2461093.5965,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0496 Cep 20260222.0965 11.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:52:19.98 +62:48:38.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.46  21:54:18.31 +62:17:16.4
103.87093   6.16497 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 3.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  ASASSN-V J215418.53+621724.8  
Type: SRS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.270   V            13.440   V         2457202.90700         25.494000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6392.56543 2987.53979 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6396.10498 2988.79810 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 54 18.31 +62 17 16.4          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 54 18.45 +62 17 17.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 54 18.16 +62 17 15.2          11.4 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 22.0965*  21 54 18.31 +62 17 16.4  11.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J215418.53+621724.8,2461093.5965,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J215418.53+621724.8 20260222.0965 11.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:54:18.31 +62:17:16.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.45  21:19:09.89 +57:30:08.1
 97.36840   5.58218 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  NSVS 3275853                  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.150   R1           10.600   R1                                                                             
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9445.24219 5527.97070 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9448.76172 5528.37012 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 19 09.89 +57 30 08.1          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 19 09.78 +57 30 07.4          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 19 10.00 +57 30 08.8          11.4 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 22.0965*  21 19 09.89 +57 30 08.1  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 3275853,2461093.5965,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 3275853 20260222.0965 11.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:19:09.89 +57:30:08.1 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.94  22:17:34.05 +60:56:38.2
105.31405   3.44971 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASASSN-V J221734.17+605637.2  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.660   V            12.870   V         2457363.75200         31.520000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 4701.77490 3821.40942 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 4705.07617 3817.02905 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4736.86914 3832.08472 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 4740.05420 3833.26709 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 17 34.05 +60 56 38.2          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 17 34.03 +60 56 38.3          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 17 34.07 +60 56 38.2          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  22 17 34.05 +60 56 38.2  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J221734.17+605637.2,2461093.5965,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J221734.17+605637.2 20260222.0965 10.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:17:34.05 +60:56:38.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.31  22:35:56.44 +61:12:54.9
107.34829   2.51227 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  ASASSN-V J223556.76+611254.1  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.270   V            13.440   V                                                                              
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 3399.34668 3478.18848 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 3402.74731 3474.07715 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3408.01880 3587.65820 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3411.33789 3588.91650 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 35 56.44 +61 12 54.9          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 35 56.45 +61 12 54.8          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 35 56.42 +61 12 55.0          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 22.0965*  22 35 56.44 +61 12 54.9  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J223556.76+611254.1,2461093.5965,11.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J223556.76+611254.1 20260222.0965 11.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:35:56.44 +61:12:54.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.49  22:37:17.05 +63:57:15.8
108.84148   4.81586 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V1235 Cep                     
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.000   V            12.780   V                               50.400000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 3593.96655 1836.74866 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 3596.97681 1832.56665 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3480.16162 1929.55066 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3483.23340 1930.86438 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 37 17.05 +63 57 15.8          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 37 17.05 +63 57 15.8          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 37 17.06 +63 57 15.7          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  22 37 17.05 +63 57 15.8  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1235 Cep,2461093.5965,10.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1235 Cep 20260222.0965 10.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:37:17.05 +63:57:15.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.75  22:25:48.02 +60:51:42.4
106.11193   2.83835 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0667 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.600   V            13.100   V                                                                              
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 4098.14795 3800.80396 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 4101.42529 3796.60059 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4131.08691 3857.03418 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 4134.22852 3858.19629 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 25 48.02 +60 51 42.4          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 25 47.95 +60 51 42.2          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 25 48.09 +60 51 42.6          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  22 25 48.02 +60 51 42.4  10.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0667 Cep,2461093.5965,10.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0667 Cep 20260222.0965 10.75CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:25:48.02 +60:51:42.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.51  22:06:06.08 +59:15:31.1
103.17528   2.88419 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0643 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.700   V            12.400   V                                                                              
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 5479.43604 4902.37939 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 5483.01172 4897.83789 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 5595.53955 4855.02197 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 5598.85938 4855.97705 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 06 06.08 +59 15 31.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 06 06.09 +59 15 31.1          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 06 06.08 +59 15 31.0          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  22 06 06.08 +59 15 31.1  10.5 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0643 Cep,2461093.5965,10.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0643 Cep 20260222.0965 10.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:06:06.08 +59:15:31.1 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.29  21:56:13.59 +63:04:36.8
104.53883   6.64514 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  NSVS J2156142+630439          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.541   g       Y     2.120   g         2458398.60090        285.990145500000   C                            
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 6283.25000 2630.62939 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 6286.38916 2625.93701 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6231.23096 2519.48340 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6234.34326 2520.35132 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 56 13.59 +63 04 36.8          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 56 13.58 +63 04 36.4          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 56 13.60 +63 04 37.2          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 22.0965*  21 56 13.59 +63 04 36.8  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2156142+630439,2461093.5965,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2156142+630439 20260222.0965 11.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:13.59 +63:04:36.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.09  22:31:26.23 +62:54:57.5
107.75100   4.24686 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  ASASSN-V J223126.53+625458.8  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.910   g       Y     0.220   g         2459032.92500         35.670000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 3879.31738 2519.29492 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 3882.40503 2515.09863 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3816.79541 2591.23096 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3819.83276 2592.42065 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 31 26.23 +62 54 57.5          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 31 26.18 +62 54 57.1          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 31 26.28 +62 54 57.8          11.1 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 22.0965*  22 31 26.23 +62 54 57.5  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J223126.53+625458.8,2461093.5965,11.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J223126.53+625458.8 20260222.0965 11.09CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:31:26.23 +62:54:57.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.95  22:38:30.15 +61:52:54.8
107.94281   2.94219 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  ASASSN-V J223830.58+615254.8  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.590   g       Y     0.170   g         2458621.90500        660.000000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 3288.97778 3050.57251 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 3292.22241 3046.44043 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3265.53320 3167.99585 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3268.76074 3169.25757 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 38 30.15 +61 52 54.8          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 38 30.18 +61 52 54.6          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 38 30.13 +61 52 55.0          11.0 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 22.0965*  22 38 30.15 +61 52 54.8  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J223830.58+615254.8,2461093.5965,10.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J223830.58+615254.8 20260222.0965 10.95CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:38:30.15 +61:52:54.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  10.27  22:09:04.63 +61:10:22.7
104.59691   4.22133 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASASSN-V J220904.56+611021.5  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.450   V            12.030   V         2458326.31080         88.951569200000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 5329.26709 3736.51709 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 5332.62744 3731.96729 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 5358.51367 3699.35132 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 5361.76172 3700.38013 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 09 04.63 +61 10 22.7          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 09 04.64 +61 10 22.7          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 09 04.62 +61 10 22.8          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.0965*  22 09 04.63 +61 10 22.7  10.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J220904.56+611021.5,2461093.5965,10.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J220904.56+611021.5 20260222.0965 10.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:09:04.63 +61:10:22.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.20  21:58:25.83 +60:17:20.7
103.02104   4.28769 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0620 Cep                     
Type: SRS:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.600   V            13.300   V                               29.800000000000 :                              
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 6087.29834 4307.18262 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 6090.70264 4302.53320 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6159.33398 4212.14453 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6162.60107 4213.10596 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 58 25.83 +60 17 20.7          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 58 25.83 +60 17 20.8          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 58 25.83 +60 17 20.6          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 22.0965*  21 58 25.83 +60 17 20.7  11.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0620 Cep,2461093.5965,11.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0620 Cep 20260222.0965 11.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:58:25.83 +60:17:20.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.24  22:29:26.54 +59:06:26.2
105.58245   1.10470 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  V1231 Cep                     
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.080   V            13.600   V         2457315.00000         36.600000000000   M5III                        
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 3678.55078 4810.01807 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 3682.07129 4805.74951 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3786.61523 4899.61279 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3790.01001 4900.77100 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 29 26.54 +59 06 26.2          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 29 26.53 +59 06 26.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 29 26.55 +59 06 26.4          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 22.0965*  22 29 26.54 +59 06 26.2  11.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1231 Cep,2461093.5965,11.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1231 Cep 20260222.0965 11.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:29:26.54 +59:06:26.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.04  21:59:40.92 +63:59:25.6
105.41090   7.12805 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V0627 Cep                     
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.200   V            13.800   V                               71.600000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 6065.28613 2074.48608 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 6068.37988 2069.79126 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 5971.58887 1979.33301 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 5974.69385 1980.29724 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 59 40.92 +63 59 25.6          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 59 40.92 +63 59 25.5          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 59 40.92 +63 59 25.6          11.0 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 22.0965*  21 59 40.92 +63 59 25.6  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0627 Cep,2461093.5965,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0627 Cep 20260222.0965 11.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:59:40.92 +63:59:25.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.23  21:32:04.47 +65:09:40.4
103.90965   9.94478 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 3.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  V0555 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.100   V            13.800   V                              147.500000000000                                
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 7845.67822 1322.09192 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 7848.65381 1317.10486 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7698.47217 1090.44849 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 7701.38330 1091.10120 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 21 32 04.47 +65 09 40.4          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 21 32 04.19 +65 09 41.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 21 32 04.76 +65 09 39.8          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 22.0965*  21 32 04.47 +65 09 40.4  11.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0555 Cep,2461093.5965,11.23,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0555 Cep 20260222.0965 11.23CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:04.47 +65:09:40.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.0965  2461093.5965  11.10  22:00:11.99 +60:51:33.5
103.54230   4.60753 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0628 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.600   V            12.200   V                                                                              
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.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits -crosshair 5966.90332 3958.54663 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits -crosshair 5970.23730 3953.91675 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 6012.78809 3873.10181 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 6016.10010 3874.05322 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-18-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-19-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.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_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_202102_TTUQ2b1x1_6781_MoAZRFfF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.09654 22 00 11.99 +60 51 33.5          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09626 22 00 12.02 +60 51 33.5          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.09681 22 00 11.95 +60 51 33.6          11.1 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)