Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.94  23:32:26.47 +69:38:02.4
116.11495   7.81459 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 1.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ZTF J233225.48+693756.5       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.787   r       Y     0.446   r         2458487.61570          0.282199600000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 6222.68359 3303.12158 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 6221.06006 3303.21704 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 23 32 26.47 +69 38 02.4          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 23 32 26.17 +69 38 01.5          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 23 32 26.77 +69 38 03.2          11.8 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 22.1114*  23 32 26.47 +69 38 02.4  11.9 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 J233225.48+693756.5,2461093.6114,11.94,0.05,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
ZTF J233225.48+693756.5 20260222.1114 11.94CV 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:32:26.47 +69:38:02.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.69  22:50:53.87 +66:30:59.1
111.31828   6.40186 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2212586010658407552 | 22:50:54.56 +66:31:03.4 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8944.38477 4641.84424 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8944.34863 4643.42432 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 50 53.87 +66 30 59.1          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 50 54.15 +66 31 02.5          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 50 53.58 +66 30 55.7          11.7 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 22.1114*  22 50 53.87 +66 30 59.1  11.7 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 2212586010658407552,2461093.6114,11.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2212586010658407552 20260222.1114 11.69CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:50:53.87 +66:30:59.1 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.72  23:06:58.38 +66:05:39.9
112.61126   5.33840 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2211992579317870592 | 23:06:59.05 +66:05:46.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.699+/-0.073 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8057.58203 5149.36523 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8056.36328 5149.31299 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 23 06 58.38 +66 05 39.9          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 23 06 58.43 +66 05 38.1          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 23 06 58.33 +66 05 41.7          11.7 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 22.1114*  23 06 58.38 +66 05 39.9  11.7 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 2211992579317870592,2461093.6114,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2211992579317870592 20260222.1114 11.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:06:58.38 +66:05:39.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.49  22:49:05.27 +67:53:22.4
111.78799   7.70529 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 1.1 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 2213327699972531456 | 22:49:04.22 +67:53:16.6 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8791.19238 3809.85938 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8791.02441 3810.92456 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 49 05.27 +67 53 22.4          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 49 05.65 +67 53 23.9          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 49 04.89 +67 53 20.8          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 22.1114*  22 49 05.27 +67 53 22.4  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
Gaia DR3 2213327699972531456,2461093.6114,11.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2213327699972531456 20260222.1114 11.49CV 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:49:05.27 +67:53:22.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.52  22:48:31.60 +73:35:24.3
114.41975  12.78425 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 0.5 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 2231147862877483520 | 22:48:34.84 +73:35:26.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 7744.36816 496.14941 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 7743.86865 496.12891 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 48 31.60 +73 35 24.3          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 48 31.92 +73 35 23.2          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 48 31.28 +73 35 25.4          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 22.1114*  22 48 31.60 +73 35 24.3  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
Gaia DR3 2231147862877483520,2461093.6114,11.52,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2231147862877483520 20260222.1114 11.52CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:48:31.60 +73:35:24.3 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.40  22:44:33.18 +71:34:03.9
113.17676  11.14124 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 1.1 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 2229887341517579776 | 22:44:31.94 +71:34:03.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8308.58984 1606.37048 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8307.69043 1607.02734 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 44 33.18 +71 34 03.9          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 44 33.09 +71 34 04.2          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 44 33.27 +71 34 03.6          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 22.1114*  22 44 33.18 +71 34 03.9  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 2229887341517579776,2461093.6114,11.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2229887341517579776 20260222.1114 11.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:33.18 +71:34:03.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.18  22:30:49.50 +73:28:49.8
113.24674  13.31214 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.6" and 0.9 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 2231263620836219520 | 22:30:48.09 +73:28:49.9 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8492.59082 286.50400 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8493.46680 286.53159 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 30 49.50 +73 28 49.8          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 30 50.49 +73 28 50.4          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 30 48.50 +73 28 49.2          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 22.1114*  22 30 49.50 +73 28 49.8  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 2231263620836219520,2461093.6114,11.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2231263620836219520 20260222.1114 11.18CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:30:49.50 +73:28:49.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.30  22:48:18.36 +73:26:53.8
114.33773  12.66613 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" 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 2230394864914096640 | 22:48:19.81 +73:26:51.6 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 7780.80713 574.62347 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 7779.29004 576.04279 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 48 18.36 +73 26 53.8          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 48 17.70 +73 26 55.7          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 48 19.03 +73 26 51.8          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 22.1114*  22 48 18.36 +73 26 53.8  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 2230394864914096640,2461093.6114,11.30,0.05,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 2230394864914096640 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:48:18.36 +73:26:53.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.27  22:48:45.20 +68:41:45.1
112.13318   8.43623 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 2.0 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 2225437957260337280 | 22:48:46.47 +68:41:48.7 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8656.91016 3335.33813 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8655.32520 3336.53784 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 48 45.20 +68 41 45.1          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 48 44.77 +68 41 45.9          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 48 45.64 +68 41 44.3          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 22.1114*  22 48 45.20 +68 41 45.1  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 2225437957260337280,2461093.6114,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2225437957260337280 20260222.1114 11.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:48:45.20 +68:41:45.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.27  22:48:08.60 +67:18:32.3
111.43895   7.23052 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  Gaia DR3 2212878789989405440  
Type: BE|GCAS|S
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.620   G             9.770   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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8954.65918 4130.91064 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8953.62988 4131.44873 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 48 08.60 +67 18 32.3          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 48 08.58 +67 18 32.2          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 48 08.62 +67 18 32.4          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 22.1114*  22 48 08.60 +67 18 32.3  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 2212878789989405440,2461093.6114,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2212878789989405440 20260222.1114 11.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:48:08.60 +67:18:32.3 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.12  22:44:17.57 +66:56:33.8
110.93327   7.08088 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.1 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 2212844258451611520 | 22:44:15.65 +66:56:24.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 1140                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9246.11621 4271.99609 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9245.51270 4272.91797 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 44 17.57 +66 56 33.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 44 17.59 +66 56 34.3          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 44 17.56 +66 56 33.4          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 22.1114*  22 44 17.57 +66 56 33.8  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 2212844258451611520,2461093.6114,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2212844258451611520 20260222.1114 11.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:17.57 +66:56:33.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.16  22:52:30.50 +70:03:27.1
113.05635   9.50011 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 1.4 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 2225762420568244736 | 22:52:31.87 +70:03:31.7 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8211.88965 2605.03467 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8210.92090 2605.99316 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 52 30.50 +70 03 27.1          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 52 30.34 +70 03 28.3          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 52 30.67 +70 03 25.9          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 22.1114*  22 52 30.50 +70 03 27.1  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 2225762420568244736,2461093.6114,11.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2225762420568244736 20260222.1114 11.16CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:52:30.50 +70:03:27.1 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.99  22:51:27.41 +70:27:28.9
113.15856   9.89777 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 1.8 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 2226536579832081280 | 22:51:28.74 +70:27:31.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8191.98730 2356.15186 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8190.39844 2357.06641 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 51 27.41 +70 27 28.9          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 51 27.03 +70 27 29.3          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 51 27.79 +70 27 28.5          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 22.1114*  22 51 27.41 +70 27 28.9  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
Gaia DR3 2226536579832081280,2461093.6114,10.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2226536579832081280 20260222.1114 10.99CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:51:27.41 +70:27:28.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.04  23:07:34.52 +65:41:05.5
112.50675   4.93754 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 1.1 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 2208965868627810304 | 23:07:34.00 +65:40:57.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8: 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1254                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8080.48975 5401.79736 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8079.38916 5402.01318 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 23 07 34.52 +65 41 05.5          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 23 07 34.60 +65 41 04.4          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 23 07 34.44 +65 41 06.6          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 22.1114*  23 07 34.52 +65 41 05.5  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 2208965868627810304,2461093.6114,11.04,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2208965868627810304 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:07:34.52 +65:41:05.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.94  22:37:01.73 +70:00:02.5
111.84830  10.07665 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 1.1 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 2226364746780659584 | 22:36:59.21 +69:59:59.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+69 988                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8993.58887 2375.39185 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8992.61914 2375.93311 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 37 01.73 +70 00 02.5          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 37 01.80 +70 00 02.0          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 37 01.66 +70 00 02.9          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 22.1114*  22 37 01.73 +70 00 02.5  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 2226364746780659584,2461093.6114,10.94,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2226364746780659584 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:37:01.73 +70:00:02.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.93  22:51:06.43 +73:37:43.1
114.60356  12.73438 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 0.7 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 2230398507046249472 | 22:51:08.73 +73:37:41.7 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 7630.88379 508.09341 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 7630.51416 508.66010 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 51 06.43 +73 37 43.1          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 51 06.68 +73 37 43.8          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 51 06.18 +73 37 42.5          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 22.1114*  22 51 06.43 +73 37 43.1  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 2230398507046249472,2461093.6114,10.93,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2230398507046249472 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:51:06.43 +73:37:43.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.91  22:52:26.82 +65:20:03.3
110.92974   5.27355 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2211534426565776768 | 22:52:25.90 +65:19:57.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1242                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9069.52832 5363.92139 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9068.46191 5364.56543 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 52 26.82 +65 20 03.3          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 52 26.84 +65 20 02.8          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 52 26.80 +65 20 03.8          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 22.1114*  22 52 26.82 +65 20 03.3  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
Gaia DR3 2211534426565776768,2461093.6114,10.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2211534426565776768 20260222.1114 10.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:52:26.82 +65:20:03.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.84  22:57:46.55 +67:27:28.7
112.34197   6.95360 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  Gaia DR3 2213069246015198848  
Type: E
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.660   G            15.810   G                                0.243173000000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8381.66797 4205.49121 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8380.64746 4206.37109 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 57 46.55 +67 27 28.7          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 57 46.62 +67 27 30.0          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 57 46.49 +67 27 27.5          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 22.1114*  22 57 46.55 +67 27 28.7  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 2213069246015198848,2461093.6114,10.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2213069246015198848 20260222.1114 10.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:57:46.55 +67:27:28.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.91  22:54:18.20 +66:45:13.5
111.72876   6.46465 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2212963933420907392 | 22:54:19.31 +66:45:23.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 1156                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8702.77051 4562.24268 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8701.36719 4563.09473 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 54 18.20 +66 45 13.5          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 54 17.95 +66 45 13.8          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 54 18.45 +66 45 13.3          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 22.1114*  22 54 18.20 +66 45 13.5  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 2212963933420907392,2461093.6114,10.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2212963933420907392 20260222.1114 10.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:54:18.20 +66:45:13.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.79  22:51:57.07 +69:25:02.7
112.72205   8.94949 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 1.1 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 2225678479726342656 | 22:51:59.53 +69:25:05.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+69 1000                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8354.93066 2968.82471 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8353.92969 2969.32690 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 51 57.07 +69 25 02.7          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 51 56.83 +69 25 02.2          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 51 57.31 +69 25 03.1          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 22.1114*  22 51 57.07 +69 25 02.7  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 2225678479726342656,2461093.6114,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2225678479726342656 20260222.1114 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:51:57.07 +69:25:02.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.37  22:28:57.23 +71:40:46.1
112.15036  11.85668 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2229760927740212480 | 22:28:58.87 +71:40:51.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+71 677                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8993.93262 1271.50244 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8992.77344 1271.79504 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 28 57.23 +71 40 46.1          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 28 57.06 +71 40 44.8          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 28 57.40 +71 40 47.4          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 22.1114*  22 28 57.23 +71 40 46.1  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 2229760927740212480,2461093.6114,10.37,0.05,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 2229760927740212480 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:28:57.23 +71:40:46.1 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.64  22:26:06.70 +72:28:37.9
112.39808  12.64759 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 0.7 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 2230611438642025984 | 22:26:09.83 +72:28:46.3 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8926.38770 768.81451 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8926.40625 769.55170 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 26 06.70 +72 28 37.9          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 26 06.93 +72 28 38.8          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 26 06.47 +72 28 36.9          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 22.1114*  22 26 06.70 +72 28 37.9  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 2230611438642025984,2461093.6114,10.64,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2230611438642025984 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:26:06.70 +72:28:37.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.78  22:32:29.28 +70:35:26.1
111.81798  10.77918 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 0.9 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 2226455898867033600 | 22:32:31.03 +70:35:33.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 wl 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+70 787  J-Ks=0.570+/-0.076 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9082.38281 1954.18616 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9081.89160 1954.93750 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 32 29.28 +70 35 26.1          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 32 29.55 +70 35 26.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 32 29.01 +70 35 25.3          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 22.1114*  22 32 29.28 +70 35 26.1  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 2226455898867033600,2461093.6114,10.78,0.05,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 2226455898867033600 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:32:29.28 +70:35:26.1 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.77  22:24:07.73 +72:54:33.8
112.51235  13.09045 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.0 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 2230685037201696384 | 22:24:09.70 +72:54:27.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A1V 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+72 1033                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8905.85156 490.38089 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8905.02539 490.97800 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 24 07.73 +72 54 33.8          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 24 07.81 +72 54 33.8          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 24 07.66 +72 54 33.9          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 22.1114*  22 24 07.73 +72 54 33.8  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 2230685037201696384,2461093.6114,10.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2230685037201696384 20260222.1114 10.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:24:07.73 +72:54:33.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.89  22:32:45.13 +72:42:29.9
112.95518  12.58059 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 0.7 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 2230984070005121152 | 22:32:49.51 +72:42:32.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+72 611                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8588.48438 758.53821 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8587.83789 758.43079 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 32 45.13 +72 42 29.9          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 32 45.54 +72 42 28.2          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 32 44.71 +72 42 31.6          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 22.1114*  22 32 45.13 +72 42 29.9  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 2230984070005121152,2461093.6114,10.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2230984070005121152 20260222.1114 10.89CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:32:45.13 +72:42:29.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.89  22:26:51.79 +72:17:39.4
112.34614  12.46288 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2230593880815759104 | 22:26:53.69 +72:17:40.3 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8939.30957 885.99109 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8937.83496 886.50818 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 26 51.79 +72 17 39.4          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 26 51.40 +72 17 38.4          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 26 52.18 +72 17 40.4          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 22.1114*  22 26 51.79 +72 17 39.4  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 2230593880815759104,2461093.6114,10.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2230593880815759104 20260222.1114 10.89CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:26:51.79 +72:17:39.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  10.92  22:48:24.81 +65:56:50.7
110.83425   6.00833 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2211813878618327808 | 22:48:27.70 +65:56:36.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1236                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9201.06250 4929.97949 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9199.65234 4930.79932 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 48 24.81 +65 56 50.7          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 48 24.59 +65 56 51.9          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 48 25.03 +65 56 49.6          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 22.1114*  22 48 24.81 +65 56 50.7  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 2211813878618327808,2461093.6114,10.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2211813878618327808 20260222.1114 10.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:48:24.81 +65:56:50.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.21  01:05:26.37 +65:59:04.6
124.35793   3.15164 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V0888 Cas                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.194   g       Y     4.974   g         2451506.00000        384.322958200000   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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 808.82062 5186.49854 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 807.52911 5186.31982 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 01 05 26.37 +65 59 04.6          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 01 05 26.39 +65 59 04.8          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 01 05 26.36 +65 59 04.4          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 22.1114*  01 05 26.37 +65 59 04.6  11.2 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0888 Cas,2461093.6114,11.21,0.05,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
V0888 Cas 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:05:26.37 +65:59:04.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.15  22:34:21.92 +69:14:30.6
111.25679   9.53823 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2226077155770573952 | 22:34:24.08 +69:14:35.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+68 978                        
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9294.28418 2757.15210 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9291.87988 2757.76270 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 34 21.92 +69 14 30.6          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 34 21.18 +69 14 28.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 34 22.66 +69 14 32.2          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 22.1114*  22 34 21.92 +69 14 30.6  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 2226077155770573952,2461093.6114,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2226077155770573952 20260222.1114 11.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:34:21.92 +69:14:30.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.21  22:21:00.31 +72:51:49.2
112.28976  13.17937 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.1 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 2230866800217631360 | 22:21:01.81 +72:51:43.9 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9047.69629 456.29120 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9046.85059 456.94260 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 21 00.31 +72 51 49.2          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 21 00.39 +72 51 49.2          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 21 00.24 +72 51 49.1          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 22.1114*  22 21 00.31 +72 51 49.2  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
Gaia DR3 2230866800217631360,2461093.6114,11.21,0.05,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 2230866800217631360 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:21:00.31 +72:51:49.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.23  22:21:14.70 +72:36:38.8
112.16027  12.95946 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 1.1 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 2230671941843889792 | 22:21:15.74 +72:36:42.4 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9102.03027 600.50262 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9101.10938 601.02399 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 21 14.70 +72 36 38.8          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 21 14.84 +72 36 38.4          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 21 14.57 +72 36 39.1          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 22.1114*  22 21 14.70 +72 36 38.8  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 2230671941843889792,2461093.6114,11.23,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2230671941843889792 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:21:14.70 +72:36:38.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.39  23:00:12.68 +70:02:27.4
113.64895   9.19994 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  NSVS J2300118+700223          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.433   g       Y     1.459   g         2458438.03500        271.848386400000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 7827.87744 2726.65479 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 7826.85840 2727.08618 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 23 00 12.68 +70 02 27.4          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 23 00 12.69 +70 02 27.4          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 23 00 12.66 +70 02 27.5          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 22.1114*  23 00 12.68 +70 02 27.4  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 J2300118+700223,2461093.6114,11.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2300118+700223 20260222.1114 11.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:00:12.68 +70:02:27.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.47  22:53:54.77 +66:59:07.1
111.79637   6.68955 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 0.8 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 2212988225755837952 | 22:53:58.29 +66:59:04.9 (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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8683.90234 4420.10400 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8683.21680 4420.45459 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 53 54.77 +66 59 07.1          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 53 54.93 +66 59 06.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 53 54.60 +66 59 07.6          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 22.1114*  22 53 54.77 +66 59 07.1  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
Gaia DR3 2212988225755837952,2461093.6114,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2212988225755837952 20260222.1114 11.47CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:53:54.77 +66:59:07.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.45  22:19:41.58 +73:24:07.0
112.51888  13.67851 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
20"  NSV 14128                     
Type: 
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.800   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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8964.13965 131.49361 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8963.38281 132.07880 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 19 41.58 +73 24 07.0          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 19 41.60 +73 24 07.0          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 19 41.57 +73 24 06.9          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 22.1114*  22 19 41.58 +73 24 07.0  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
NSV 14128,2461093.6114,11.45,0.05,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
NSV 14128 20260222.1114 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:19:41.58 +73:24:07.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.49  22:44:14.28 +73:45:01.5
114.22535  13.06829 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" 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 2231191156148510464 | 22:44:17.76 +73:45:01.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 7888.96729 342.16669 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 7887.83740 343.65750 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 44 14.28 +73 45 01.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 44 13.79 +73 45 04.1          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 44 14.77 +73 44 58.9          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 22.1114*  22 44 14.28 +73 45 01.5  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
Gaia DR3 2231191156148510464,2461093.6114,11.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2231191156148510464 20260222.1114 11.49CV 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:14.28 +73:45:01.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.62  22:44:01.28 +70:04:49.2
112.41643   9.85461 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  ZTF J224403.14+700448.1       
Type: EW
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.237   r       Y     0.478   r         2458306.89980          0.319119200000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8630.02051 2454.67578 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8628.94727 2455.03784 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 44 01.28 +70 04 49.2          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 44 01.21 +70 04 48.6          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 44 01.34 +70 04 49.9          11.6 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 22.1114*  22 44 01.28 +70 04 49.2  11.6 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
ZTF J224403.14+700448.1,2461093.6114,11.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J224403.14+700448.1 20260222.1114 11.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:44:01.28 +70:04:49.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.78  22:59:06.94 +65:23:46.6
111.58589   5.02925 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2211845691435933056 | 22:59:10.04 +65:23:55.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 8645.90430 5442.67188 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 8644.88574 5443.26367 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 59 06.94 +65 23 46.6          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 59 07.13 +65 23 47.4          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 59 06.76 +65 23 45.8          11.8 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 22.1114*  22 59 06.94 +65 23 46.6  11.8 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 2211845691435933056,2461093.6114,11.78,0.05,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 2211845691435933056 20260222.1114 11.78CV 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:59:06.94 +65:23:46.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.79  22:19:47.85 +72:55:27.9
112.24911  13.27943 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 0.8 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 2230870648508295168 | 22:19:48.63 +72:55:20.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 9082.90527 399.23981 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 9082.38184 399.80331 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 22 19 47.85 +72 55 27.9          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 22 19 48.04 +72 55 28.2          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 22 19 47.66 +72 55 27.5          11.8 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 22.1114*  22 19 47.85 +72 55 27.9  11.8 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 2230870648508295168,2461093.6114,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2230870648508295168 20260222.1114 11.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:19:47.85 +72:55:27.9 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  12.12  00:49:21.50 +67:08:26.3
122.72939   4.26971 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  NSV 304                       
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.914   R1      Y     2.575   R1                             299.000000000000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 1917.26318 4697.99023 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 1916.03625 4697.92236 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 00 49 21.50 +67 08 26.3          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 00 49 21.49 +67 08 26.4          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 00 49 21.50 +67 08 26.2          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1114*  00 49 21.50 +67 08 26.3  12.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 304,2461093.6114,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 304 20260222.1114 12.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:49:21.50 +67:08:26.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  12.18  01:18:18.72 +67:56:04.0
125.46127   5.19477 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 1.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  NSVS J0118190+675607          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.859   g       Y     0.444   g         2458379.33020         98.891103600000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 387.17661 3834.55371 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 386.16449 3834.30957 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 01 18 18.72 +67 56 04.0          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 01 18 18.77 +67 56 03.9          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 01 18 18.67 +67 56 04.1          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1114*  01 18 18.72 +67 56 04.0  12.2 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0118190+675607,2461093.6114,12.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0118190+675607 20260222.1114 12.18CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:18:18.72 +67:56:04.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  12.41  00:59:22.12 +73:13:16.4
123.51365  10.35843 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 0.9 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 538232141754969984  | 00:59:23.73 +73:13:09.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 2152.76953 977.11731 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 2151.91089 976.90698 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 00 59 22.12 +73 13 16.4          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 00 59 22.13 +73 13 16.3          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 00 59 22.12 +73 13 16.6          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1114*  00 59 22.12 +73 13 16.4  12.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 538232141754969984,2461093.6114,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 538232141754969984 20260222.1114 12.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:59:22.12 +73:13:16.4 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.48  00:06:59.54 +70:45:25.5
119.25265   8.20350 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.1 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 531175686586404608  | 00:06:59.71 +70:45:25.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.604+/-0.040 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 4521.51318 2685.90283 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 4519.30957 2691.85425 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 4415.93506 2739.09399 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 4414.83252 2739.26416 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 00 06 59.54 +70 45 25.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 00 06 59.47 +70 45 25.6          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 00 06 59.61 +70 45 25.5          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 22.1114*  00 06 59.54 +70 45 25.5  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
Gaia DR3 531175686586404608,2461093.6114,11.48,0.05,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 531175686586404608 20260222.1114 11.48CV 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:06:59.54 +70:45:25.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.02  23:42:43.62 +68:05:18.7
116.56857   6.06975 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  ASASSN-V J234244.01+680515.1  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.910   g       Y     0.530   g         2458402.74600         45.180000000000                                
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 5594.38721 4438.02393 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 5591.83057 4444.05225 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 5770.14453 4295.17871 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 5769.00146 4295.42725 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 23 42 43.62 +68 05 18.7          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 23 42 43.64 +68 05 18.6          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 23 42 43.60 +68 05 18.8          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 22.1114*  23 42 43.62 +68 05 18.7  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
ASASSN-V J234244.01+680515.1,2461093.6114,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J234244.01+680515.1 20260222.1114 11.02CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:42:43.62 +68:05:18.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1114  2461093.6114  11.22  00:03:34.61 +67:13:02.6
118.31111   4.77602 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  NSVS 201239                   
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.000   R1           10.350   R1                                                M5Ve                         
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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 4348.04346 4818.51416 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 4345.42480 4824.39453 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 4599.38721 4880.18359 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 4598.18066 4880.33447 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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.11136 00 03 34.61 +67 13 02.6          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11110 00 03 34.62 +67 13 02.5          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.11162 00 03 34.61 +67 13 02.6          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 22.1114*  00 03 34.61 +67 13 02.6  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
NSVS 201239,2461093.6114,11.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 201239 20260222.1114 11.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_204119_TTUQ2b1x1_6528_tDNyq8S1/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:03:34.61 +67:13:02.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-40-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-39-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif