Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  11.64  07:38:22.55 -14:53:18.3
231.52390   3.31163 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ZTF J073822.05-145322.8       
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.637   r       Y     0.286   r         2458435.27470         12.894042600000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 4357.58789 185.78000 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 4352.85107 185.19431 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 07 38 22.55 -14 53 18.3          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 07 38 22.53 -14 53 18.6          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 07 38 22.57 -14 53 18.0          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 22.1238*  07 38 22.55 -14 53 18.3  11.6 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J073822.05-145322.8,2461093.6238,11.64,0.05,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
ZTF J073822.05-145322.8 20260222.1238 11.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:22.55 -14:53:18.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  11.39  08:11:49.43 -09:24:31.5
230.87760  13.12905 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 4.8 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 3038493545771656320 | 08:11:48.80 -09:24:32.2 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9102.80762 3836.48145 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9097.99414 3836.40161 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 11 49.43 -09 24 31.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 11 49.41 -09 24 33.5          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 11 49.45 -09 24 29.6          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 22.1238*  08 11 49.43 -09 24 31.5  11.4 U             Hya       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 3038493545771656320,2461093.6238,11.39,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3038493545771656320 20260222.1238 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:49.43 -09:24:31.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238   9.41  08:13:15.76 -13:07:57.4
234.32239  11.49638 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  ASAS J081317-1308.0           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.080   V       Y     0.150   V         2452044.80000        127.500000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9445.67773 1573.99585 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9440.90820 1573.39624 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 15.76 -13 07 57.4           9.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 15.88 -13 07 58.0           9.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 15.63 -13 07 56.8           9.4 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 22.1238*  08 13 15.76 -13 07 57.4   9.4 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J081317-1308.0,2461093.6238,9.41,0.05,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
ASAS J081317-1308.0 20260222.1238 9.41CV 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:15.76 -13:07:57.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238   9.97  08:10:23.84 -05:43:02.0
227.41430  14.69501 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J122.5999-05.7118        | 08:10:23.49 -05:43:05.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A1V (LAMOST DR5)                            
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8764.75488 6080.00098 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8759.94824 6079.21191 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 23.84 -05 43 02.0          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 23.70 -05 43 02.9          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 23.99 -05 43 01.2          10.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 10 23.84 -05 43 02.0  10.0 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J122.5999-05.7118,2461093.6238,9.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J122.5999-05.7118 20260222.1238 9.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:23.84 -05:43:02.0 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238   9.89  08:11:48.75 -12:40:45.1
233.73942  11.43285 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.8 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 5727499319135752064 | 08:11:48.17 -12:40:43.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1961ApJ...134..602P HD 68407                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9210.31152 1841.60217 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9205.51953 1840.96069 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 11 48.75 -12 40 45.1           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 11 48.73 -12 40 45.2           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 11 48.77 -12 40 45.0           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 11 48.75 -12 40 45.1   9.9 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5727499319135752064,2461093.6238,9.89,0.05,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 5727499319135752064 20260222.1238 9.89CV 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:48.75 -12:40:45.1 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238   9.93  08:04:40.83 -14:53:51.5
234.74775   8.79953 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 5724565302417314944  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.100   G             9.150   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8223.07910 433.20029 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8218.38086 432.59329 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 04 40.83 -14 53 51.5           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 04 40.81 -14 53 51.6           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 04 40.85 -14 53 51.3           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 04 40.83 -14 53 51.5   9.9 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724565302417314944,2461093.6238,9.93,0.05,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 5724565302417314944 20260222.1238 9.93CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:04:40.83 -14:53:51.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.01  08:12:40.34 -10:32:19.4
231.98160  12.72571 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
22"  Gaia DR3 5728416170095672704  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.520   G            13.520   G                                0.814150000000   K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9269.13086 3154.78296 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9264.37207 3154.14136 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 40.34 -10 32 19.4          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 40.33 -10 32 19.5          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 40.35 -10 32 19.2          10.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 40.34 -10 32 19.4  10.0 U             Hya       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 5728416170095672704,2461093.6238,10.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5728416170095672704 20260222.1238 10.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:40.34 -10:32:19.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.07  08:14:31.61 -06:54:19.6
229.01095  14.98253 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J123.6279-06.8974        | 08:14:31.21 -06:54:21.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: kA9hF2mF5(III/IV) EuSrBa 2020AJ....160...52M HD 68957                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9437.90332 5392.02832 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9433.06934 5391.28760 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 14 31.61 -06 54 19.6          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 14 31.59 -06 54 19.8          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 14 31.62 -06 54 19.4          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 14 31.61 -06 54 19.6  10.1 U             Hya       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J123.6279-06.8974,2461093.6238,10.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J123.6279-06.8974 20260222.1238 10.07CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:14:31.61 -06:54:19.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.08  08:05:49.60 -14:30:21.2
234.55433   9.23975 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 4.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J121.4474-14.5077        | 08:05:49.07 -14:30:18.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 67071                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8378.52734 681.57269 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8373.81738 680.90601 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 05 49.60 -14 30 21.2          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 05 49.56 -14 30 21.1          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 05 49.63 -14 30 21.2          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 05 49.60 -14 30 21.2  10.1 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J121.4474-14.5077,2461093.6238,10.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J121.4474-14.5077 20260222.1238 10.08CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:05:49.60 -14:30:21.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.19  08:13:21.79 -10:25:11.9
231.96757  12.93248 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 4.8 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 5728509770317947648 | 08:13:22.36 -10:25:11.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K5 1951TOYal..23.....B BD-09 2424                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9371.50195 3232.88696 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9366.72559 3232.22632 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 21.79 -10 25 11.9          10.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 21.76 -10 25 12.1          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 21.81 -10 25 11.8          10.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 13 21.79 -10 25 11.9  10.2 U             Hya       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 5728509770317947648,2461093.6238,10.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5728509770317947648 20260222.1238 10.19CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:21.79 -10:25:11.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.20  08:06:27.16 -13:37:06.3
233.86481   9.82989 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 5725912861295661184  
Type: ACV|roAm|
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.560   G             9.600   G                                                 B                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8439.01270 1228.60791 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8434.32129 1227.96765 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 06 27.16 -13 37 06.3          10.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 06 27.03 -13 37 06.6          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 06 27.29 -13 37 06.1          10.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 06 27.16 -13 37 06.3  10.2 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5725912861295661184,2461093.6238,10.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5725912861295661184 20260222.1238 10.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:06:27.16 -13:37:06.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.29  08:13:31.06 -10:58:19.1
232.47170  12.67855 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J123.3844-10.9710        | 08:13:30.47 -10:58:18.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9411.13574 2896.92383 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9406.32031 2896.26611 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 31.06 -10 58 19.1          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 30.98 -10 58 19.2          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 31.13 -10 58 19.0          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 22.1238*  08 13 31.06 -10 58 19.1  10.3 U             Hya       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J123.3844-10.9710,2461093.6238,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J123.3844-10.9710 20260222.1238 10.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:31.06 -10:58:19.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.33  08:09:45.87 -06:51:00.3
228.34442  13.99068 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3064010809767915520 | 08:09:45.50 -06:51:02.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2IV (LAMOST DR5)                           
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8704.21387 5379.20068 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8699.40625 5378.47705 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 09 45.87 -06 51 00.3          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 09 45.84 -06 51 00.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 09 45.90 -06 51 00.0          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 22.1238*  08 09 45.87 -06 51 00.3  10.3 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3064010809767915520,2461093.6238,10.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 3064010809767915520 20260222.1238 10.33CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:45.87 -06:51:00.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.14  08:06:40.96 -14:51:56.7
234.97480   9.22935 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 5.4 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 5724927011683094400 | 08:06:40.48 -14:51:57.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F3/5V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 67287                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8519.84570 467.18091 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8514.54297 466.44241 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 06 40.96 -14 51 56.7          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 06 41.05 -14 51 56.6          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 06 40.87 -14 51 56.9          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 06 40.96 -14 51 56.7  10.1 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724927011683094400,2461093.6238,10.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5724927011683094400 20260222.1238 10.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:06:40.96 -14:51:56.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.34  08:10:33.62 -11:32:38.1
232.58707  11.76193 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5727915651784610688 | 08:10:32.95 -11:32:38.4 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8982.41699 2525.02002 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8977.83398 2524.55615 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 33.62 -11 32 38.1          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 33.55 -11 32 38.8          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 33.69 -11 32 37.4          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 10 33.62 -11 32 38.1  10.3 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5727915651784610688,2461093.6238,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5727915651784610688 20260222.1238 10.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:33.62 -11:32:38.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.31  08:11:01.46 -10:36:34.5
231.82938  12.34234 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  HU Hya                        
Type: EA/DM
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.400   pg            9.900   pg        2427120.55000          2.516440000000   A2                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9020.50293 3098.14941 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9015.72559 3097.49487 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 11 01.46 -10 36 34.5          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 11 01.55 -10 36 34.6          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 11 01.38 -10 36 34.4          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 22.1238*  08 11 01.46 -10 36 34.5  10.3 U             Hya       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
HU Hya,2461093.6238,10.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HU Hya 20260222.1238 10.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:01.46 -10:36:34.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.54  08:12:36.13 -05:39:54.4
227.65197  15.19583 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3064538506629548672 | 08:12:36.49 -05:39:50.5 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9103.63184 6135.48730 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9097.96875 6134.16699 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 36.13 -05 39 54.4          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 36.21 -05 39 53.4          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 36.06 -05 39 55.4          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 36.13 -05 39 54.4  10.5 U             Hya       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 3064538506629548672,2461093.6238,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3064538506629548672 20260222.1238 10.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:36.13 -05:39:54.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.38  08:13:51.40 -07:38:22.6
229.57700  14.46590 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  ASAS J081351-0738.4           
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.323   V       Y     0.037   V         2451869.31900          0.325950000000   K0                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9357.52441 4935.84961 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9352.61426 4934.94238 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 51.40 -07 38 22.6          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 51.39 -07 38 22.4          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 51.40 -07 38 22.7          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 13 51.40 -07 38 22.6  10.4 U             Hya       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J081351-0738.4,2461093.6238,10.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J081351-0738.4 20260222.1238 10.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:51.40 -07:38:22.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.43  08:12:51.59 -06:39:05.4
228.56749  14.75441 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 5.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3064225833009295872 | 08:12:51.09 -06:39:09.3 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9173.35156 5531.40430 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9168.11523 5530.98242 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 51.59 -06 39 05.4          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 51.62 -06 39 06.9          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 51.56 -06 39 03.9          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 51.59 -06 39 05.4  10.4 U             Hya       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 3064225833009295872,2461093.6238,10.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3064225833009295872 20260222.1238 10.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:51.59 -06:39:05.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.44  08:11:05.68 -10:56:44.6
232.13308  12.18356 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5728371158835911680 | 08:11:04.59 -10:56:46.2 (Gaia DR3)  | S (local)        |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9041.94824 2893.89990 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9036.97266 2893.16455 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 11 05.68 -10 56 44.6          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 11 05.71 -10 56 44.5          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 11 05.64 -10 56 44.6          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 11 05.68 -10 56 44.6  10.4 U             Hya       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 5728371158835911680,2461093.6238,10.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5728371158835911680 20260222.1238 10.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:05.68 -10:56:44.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.36  08:13:07.18 -11:00:11.0
232.44692  12.57894 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J123.2785-11.0134        | 08:13:06.69 -11:00:11.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9352.45898 2874.91821 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9346.98926 2874.21924 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 07.18 -11 00 11.0          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 07.33 -11 00 11.2          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 07.03 -11 00 10.8          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 13 07.18 -11 00 11.0  10.4 U             Hya       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J123.2785-11.0134,2461093.6238,10.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J123.2785-11.0134 20260222.1238 10.36CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:07.18 -11:00:11.0 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.54  08:10:13.68 -13:09:55.0
233.95658  10.84980 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J122.5459-13.1716        | 08:10:12.39 -13:09:56.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G8IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 68019                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8987.35352 1533.11023 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8982.82910 1532.69849 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 13.68 -13 09 55.0          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 13.58 -13 09 55.7          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 13.78 -13 09 54.3          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 22.1238*  08 10 13.68 -13 09 55.0  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J122.5459-13.1716,2461093.6238,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J122.5459-13.1716 20260222.1238 10.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:13.68 -13:09:55.0 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.49  08:09:11.45 -13:59:10.2
234.53493  10.20632 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 5725092144584779136  
Type: ACV|roAm|
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.650   G             9.680   G                                                 A                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8861.87012 1023.74432 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8857.12305 1023.16449 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 09 11.45 -13 59 10.2          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 09 11.39 -13 59 10.6          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 09 11.51 -13 59 09.9          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 09 11.45 -13 59 10.2  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5725092144584779136,2461093.6238,10.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5725092144584779136 20260222.1238 10.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:11.45 -13:59:10.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.49  08:12:07.01 -11:52:12.1
233.07398  11.91824 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J123.0262-11.8797        | 08:12:06.25 -11:52:13.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9228.97363 2338.01758 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9224.06348 2337.39136 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 07.01 -11 52 12.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 07.04 -11 52 12.3          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 06.99 -11 52 11.9          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 07.01 -11 52 12.1  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J123.0262-11.8797,2461093.6238,10.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J123.0262-11.8797 20260222.1238 10.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:07.01 -11:52:12.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.52  08:09:18.90 -14:02:14.8
234.59534  10.20521 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J122.3288-14.0284        | 08:09:18.15 -14:02:14.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G8/K0III 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 67834                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8882.84766 992.93652 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8877.96973 992.66309 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 09 18.90 -14 02 14.8          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 09 18.85 -14 02 16.1          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 09 18.94 -14 02 13.5          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 09 18.90 -14 02 14.8  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J122.3288-14.0284,2461093.6238,10.52,0.05,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
ATO J122.3288-14.0284 20260222.1238 10.52CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:18.90 -14:02:14.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.60  08:10:06.41 -05:29:08.5
227.16959  14.74804 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3067567489364823552 | 08:10:06.02 -05:29:11.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2IV (LAMOST DR5)                           
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8712.42871 6219.23877 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8707.63574 6218.46094 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 06.41 -05 29 08.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 06.35 -05 29 08.8          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 06.47 -05 29 08.2          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 22.1238*  08 10 06.41 -05 29 08.5  10.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3067567489364823552,2461093.6238,10.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3067567489364823552 20260222.1238 10.60CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:06.41 -05:29:08.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.59  08:11:48.84 -11:44:20.9
232.92033  11.92304 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J122.9582-11.7389        | 08:11:48.23 -11:44:21.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9178.43750 2415.58521 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9173.93457 2415.07983 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 11 48.84 -11 44 20.9          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 11 48.87 -11 44 21.3          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 11 48.81 -11 44 20.4          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 11 48.84 -11 44 20.9  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J122.9582-11.7389,2461093.6238,10.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J122.9582-11.7389 20260222.1238 10.59CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:48.84 -11:44:20.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.54  08:12:42.02 -14:15:58.1
235.23145  10.78362 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ASAS J081243-1416.0           
Type: MISC|RRAB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.850   V       Y     0.220   V         2452082.00000         62.700000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9399.77539 874.87622 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9394.96973 874.28088 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 42.02 -14 15 58.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 42.01 -14 15 58.4          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 42.03 -14 15 57.9          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 22.1238*  08 12 42.02 -14 15 58.1  10.5 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J081243-1416.0,2461093.6238,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J081243-1416.0 20260222.1238 10.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:42.02 -14:15:58.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.57  08:12:02.21 -12:53:09.0
233.94829  11.37146 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 4.7 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 5726741480743248000 | 08:12:01.71 -12:53:07.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A9V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 68443                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9251.18457 1716.84009 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9246.47949 1716.24121 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 02.21 -12 53 09.0          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 02.16 -12 53 09.2          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 02.26 -12 53 08.7          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 02.21 -12 53 09.0  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5726741480743248000,2461093.6238,10.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5726741480743248000 20260222.1238 10.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:02.21 -12:53:09.0 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.61  08:02:18.73 -15:05:11.9
234.61211   8.21231 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  Gaia DR3 5724594100177248128  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.910   G             9.960   G                                0.618570000000   B                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 7878.76611 299.76221 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 7874.09766 299.19031 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 02 18.73 -15 05 11.9          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 02 18.71 -15 05 12.3          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 02 18.76 -15 05 11.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 02 18.73 -15 05 11.9  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724594100177248128,2461093.6238,10.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5724594100177248128 20260222.1238 10.61CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:02:18.73 -15:05:11.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.64  08:12:20.64 -12:52:01.9
233.97205  11.44500 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5726741205865312384 | 08:12:20.04 -12:52:00.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0III/IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 68506                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9297.01855 1730.41455 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9292.18848 1729.73572 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 20.64 -12 52 01.9          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 20.61 -12 52 02.0          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 20.67 -12 52 01.8          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 20.64 -12 52 01.9  10.6 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5726741205865312384,2461093.6238,10.64,0.05,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 5726741205865312384 20260222.1238 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:20.64 -12:52:01.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.65  08:12:59.59 -14:57:15.2
235.86392  10.48019 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J123.2440-14.9460        | 08:12:58.97 -14:57:12.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9466.84668 453.43591 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9462.38086 452.68021 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 12 59.59 -14 57 15.2          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 12 59.51 -14 57 14.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 12 59.67 -14 57 15.5          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 12 59.59 -14 57 15.2  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J123.2440-14.9460,2461093.6238,10.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J123.2440-14.9460 20260222.1238 10.65CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:59.59 -14:57:15.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.68  08:09:42.40 -15:02:19.9
235.51183   9.76124 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 4.8 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 5724697385551986304 | 08:09:41.59 -15:02:15.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 67915                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8976.82422 381.16571 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8972.11035 380.53571 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 09 42.40 -15 02 19.9          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 09 42.34 -15 02 20.0          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 09 42.47 -15 02 19.8          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 09 42.40 -15 02 19.9  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724697385551986304,2461093.6238,10.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5724697385551986304 20260222.1238 10.68CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:42.40 -15:02:19.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.71  08:10:23.82 -13:25:48.2
234.20833  10.74664 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 4.8 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 5726683649005719936 | 08:10:23.26 -13:25:46.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0IV 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 68065                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9023.10254 1372.34668 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9018.39355 1371.72278 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 23.82 -13 25 48.2          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 23.80 -13 25 48.4          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 23.84 -13 25 47.9          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 10 23.82 -13 25 48.2  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5726683649005719936,2461093.6238,10.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5726683649005719936 20260222.1238 10.71CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:23.82 -13:25:48.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.69  08:04:24.16 -14:24:11.1
234.28433   8.99822 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J121.0998-14.3911        | 08:04:23.75 -14:24:08.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8162.57910 733.91577 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8157.90820 733.30353 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 04 24.16 -14 24 11.1          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 04 24.10 -14 24 11.4          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 04 24.21 -14 24 10.9          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 04 24.16 -14 24 11.1  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J121.0998-14.3911,2461093.6238,10.69,0.05,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
ATO J121.0998-14.3911 20260222.1238 10.69CV 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:04:24.16 -14:24:11.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.72  08:04:40.27 -14:21:58.5
234.28648   9.07292 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 4.8 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 5725021054286516224 | 08:04:39.82 -14:21:56.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.320+/-      (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8201.26855 758.41760 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8196.55762 757.80078 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 04 40.27 -14 21 58.5          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 04 40.22 -14 21 58.8          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 04 40.31 -14 21 58.3          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 04 40.27 -14 21 58.5  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5725021054286516224,2461093.6238,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5725021054286516224 20260222.1238 10.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:04:40.27 -14:21:58.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.72  08:02:03.44 -15:02:49.0
234.54569   8.18009 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 4.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J120.5047-15.0418        | 08:02:02.89 -15:02:45.0 (Gaia DR3)  | SINE (ATLAS)     |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 7839.57373 322.11060 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 7834.83057 321.50290 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 02 03.44 -15 02 49.0          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 02 03.45 -15 02 49.5          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 02 03.43 -15 02 48.6          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 02 03.44 -15 02 49.0  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J120.5047-15.0418,2461093.6238,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J120.5047-15.0418 20260222.1238 10.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:02:03.44 -15:02:49.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.71  08:07:11.92 -14:36:28.5
234.81768   9.47020 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J121.7909-14.6138        | 08:07:10.77 -14:36:27.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8586.86621 628.93732 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8581.86230 628.24707 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 07 11.92 -14 36 28.5          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 07 11.94 -14 36 28.5          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 07 11.91 -14 36 28.5          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 07 11.92 -14 36 28.5  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J121.7909-14.6138,2461093.6238,10.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J121.7909-14.6138 20260222.1238 10.71CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:07:11.92 -14:36:28.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.69  08:06:28.09 -14:34:59.0
234.70289   9.33226 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 5.7 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 5724952918925758208 | 08:06:27.54 -14:34:57.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.816+/-0.168 (M)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8477.38672 638.94647 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8471.67969 638.35419 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 06 28.09 -14 34 59.0          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 06 28.25 -14 34 59.4          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 06 27.93 -14 34 58.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 06 28.09 -14 34 59.0  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724952918925758208,2461093.6238,10.69,0.05,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 5724952918925758208 20260222.1238 10.69CV 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:06:28.09 -14:34:59.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.84  08:04:52.68 -14:40:58.1
234.58689   8.95175 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 4.8 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 5724994459850903680 | 08:04:52.23 -14:40:55.3 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8244.09375 566.29187 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8239.36328 565.71887 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 04 52.68 -14 40 58.1          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 04 52.65 -14 40 58.4          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 04 52.72 -14 40 57.7          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 22.1238*  08 04 52.68 -14 40 58.1  10.8 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5724994459850903680,2461093.6238,10.84,0.05,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 5724994459850903680 20260222.1238 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:04:52.68 -14:40:58.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.99  08:13:38.13 -11:33:24.6
232.99867  12.39874 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.7 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 5728092741876897536 | 08:13:37.63 -11:33:24.3 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9448.54395 2540.60132 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9443.92285 2540.04565 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 13 38.13 -11 33 24.6          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 13 38.03 -11 33 25.0          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 13 38.24 -11 33 24.1          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 22.1238*  08 13 38.13 -11 33 24.6  11.0 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5728092741876897536,2461093.6238,10.99,0.05,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 5728092741876897536 20260222.1238 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/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:38.13 -11:33:24.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.70  08:10:30.49 -11:27:54.7
232.51151  11.79176 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 5.7 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 5727930151594197632 | 08:10:29.98 -11:27:55.2 (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.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 8972.11914 2572.82153 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 8966.50586 2571.88623 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 30.49 -11 27 54.7          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 30.63 -11 27 54.3          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 30.34 -11 27 55.2          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 22.1238*  08 10 30.49 -11 27 54.7  10.7 U             Pup       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5727930151594197632,2461093.6238,10.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5727930151594197632 20260222.1238 10.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:30.49 -11:27:54.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1238  2461093.6238  10.80  08:10:50.07 -12:46:09.5
233.69088  11.18238 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 5.4 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        | V0697 Pup                    | 08:10:49.45 -12:46:07.0 (Gaia DR3)  | EB: (local)      | 1.964000000000 (local) |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits


Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits  wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 9066.33789 1779.46155 image    wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 9061.00977 1778.89612 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_20-58-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_205919_TTUQ2b1x1_10051_RTpDLDf7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.12381 08 10 50.07 -12 46 09.5          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12353 08 10 50.13 -12 46 10.0          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12408 08 10 50.01 -12 46 09.0          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1238*  08 10 50.07 -12 46 09.5  10.8 U             Pup       9 0