Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  10.91  04:15:12.95 +50:51:30.2
152.28432  -0.01814 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.4 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        | ATO J063.8368+50.8521        | 04:15:17.48 +50:51:24.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A3 1927AnHar.100...33C HD 232925                        
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8063.99756 203.94650 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8065.45312 206.98331 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 15 12.95 +50 51 30.2          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 15 12.92 +50 51 30.7          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 15 12.98 +50 51 29.8          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 15 12.95 +50 51 30.2  10.9 U             Per       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 J063.8368+50.8521,2461093.6278,10.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J063.8368+50.8521 20260222.1278 10.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:15:12.95 +50:51:30.2 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.02  04:07:02.97 +49:06:31.8
152.51494  -2.19306 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.3 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 247201829186128896  | 04:07:03.75 +49:06:32.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8950.48047 1204.84485 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8951.42871 1207.98413 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 07 02.97 +49 06 31.8          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 07 02.87 +49 06 32.1          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 07 03.07 +49 06 31.5          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 07 02.97 +49 06 31.8  11.0 U             Per       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 247201829186128896,2461093.6278,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 247201829186128896 20260222.1278 11.02CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:07:02.97 +49:06:31.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.07  04:00:53.99 +50:40:59.0
150.72878  -1.67159 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 250624024764318592  | 04:00:52.73 +50:41:02.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9471.67578 174.87440 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9472.92871 177.86560 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 00 53.99 +50 40 59.0          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 00 54.01 +50 40 59.1          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 00 53.97 +50 40 58.9          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 22.1277*  04 00 53.99 +50 40 59.0  11.1 U             Per       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 250624024764318592,2461093.6278,11.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 250624024764318592 20260222.1278 11.07CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:00:53.99 +50:40:59.0 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.22  04:04:56.10 +50:50:30.2
151.10339  -1.13114 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 250673846387358848  | 04:04:55.16 +50:50:33.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9066.49414 122.98200 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9067.68750 125.96880 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 04 56.10 +50 50 30.2          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 04 56.10 +50 50 30.2          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 04 56.11 +50 50 30.3          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 04 56.10 +50 50 30.2  11.2 U             Per       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 250673846387358848,2461093.6278,11.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 250673846387358848 20260222.1278 11.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:56.10 +50:50:30.2 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.35  04:14:57.81 +48:49:14.0
153.66297  -1.51954 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  FU Per                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.000   pg           20.000   pg        2428080.00000        426.000000000000   M9:                          
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8164.85840 1446.38599 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8166.12061 1449.47034 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 14 57.81 +48 49 14.0          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 14 57.80 +48 49 14.1          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 14 57.82 +48 49 13.9          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 14 57.81 +48 49 14.0  11.3 U             Per       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
FU Per,2461093.6278,11.35,0.05,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
FU Per 20260222.1278 11.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:57.81 +48:49:14.0 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.55  04:29:18.09 +42:33:39.3
159.87158  -4.16158 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  GW Per                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.400   pg        <  16.600   pg        2428070.00000        285.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 6792.40381 5307.36426 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 6794.01562 5310.47363 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 29 18.09 +42 33 39.3          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 29 18.09 +42 33 39.4          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 29 18.09 +42 33 39.2          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 29 18.09 +42 33 39.3  11.6 U             Per       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
GW Per,2461093.6278,11.55,0.05,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
GW Per 20260222.1278 11.55CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:29:18.09 +42:33:39.3 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.57  04:04:59.54 +47:16:46.6
153.48520  -3.78201 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 245916774970496768  | 04:05:00.26 +47:16:48.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9262.81934 2298.74097 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9263.92480 2301.79004 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 04 59.54 +47 16 46.6          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 04 59.46 +47 16 46.7          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 04 59.63 +47 16 46.4          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 04 59.54 +47 16 46.6  11.6 U             Per       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 245916774970496768,2461093.6278,11.57,0.05,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 245916774970496768 20260222.1278 11.57CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:59.54 +47:16:46.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.71  04:03:33.05 +50:46:10.3
150.98768  -1.33027 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 250581659207147776  | 04:03:31.98 +50:46:13.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9206.10840 152.29790 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9207.30664 155.28090 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 03 33.05 +50 46 10.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 03 33.04 +50 46 10.3          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 03 33.05 +50 46 10.3          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 22.1277*  04 03 33.05 +50 46 10.3  11.7 U             Per       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 250581659207147776,2461093.6278,11.71,0.05,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 250581659207147776 20260222.1278 11.71CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:03:33.05 +50:46:10.3 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.88  04:11:31.85 +50:06:18.6
152.37530  -0.96824 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.3 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 247396717623007488  | 04:11:32.59 +50:06:19.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F6 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8454.94238 636.61591 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8456.31934 639.66058 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 11 31.85 +50 06 18.6          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 11 31.89 +50 06 18.7          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 11 31.80 +50 06 18.5          11.9 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 22.1277*  04 11 31.85 +50 06 18.6  11.9 U             Per       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 247396717623007488,2461093.6278,11.88,0.05,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 247396717623007488 20260222.1278 11.88CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:11:31.85 +50:06:18.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.94  04:56:12.90 +43:25:06.4
162.46135   0.11018 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  Gaia DR3 205148356981687296   
Type: SR|M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.610   G            13.900   G                              279.800000000000   M                            
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 3824.34302 4710.15479 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3825.58813 4713.56445 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 56 12.90 +43 25 06.4          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 56 12.82 +43 25 06.9          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 56 12.98 +43 25 05.8          11.9 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 22.1277*  04 56 12.90 +43 25 06.4  11.9 U             Aur       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 205148356981687296,2461093.6278,11.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 205148356981687296 20260222.1278 11.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:56:12.90 +43:25:06.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.05  04:01:45.98 +50:48:25.5
150.75085  -1.48806 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.4 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 250626670464130816  | 04:01:44.60 +50:48:27.5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9378.76172 108.88420 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9380.00684 112.00660 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 01 45.98 +50 48 25.5          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 01 46.00 +50 48 25.9          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 01 45.97 +50 48 25.1          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 01 45.98 +50 48 25.5  12.1 U             Per       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 250626670464130816,2461093.6278,12.05,0.05,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 250626670464130816 20260222.1278 12.05CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:01:45.98 +50:48:25.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.07  04:09:14.58 +49:40:46.5
152.39400  -1.53085 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 3.3 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 247358303435192320  | 04:09:15.19 +49:40:45.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8701.94336 876.82422 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8702.31152 880.09698 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 09 14.58 +49 40 46.5          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 09 14.30 +49 40 47.1          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 09 14.86 +49 40 45.9          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 09 14.58 +49 40 46.5  12.1 U             Per       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 247358303435192320,2461093.6278,12.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 247358303435192320 20260222.1278 12.07CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:14.58 +49:40:46.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.11  04:45:30.17 +49:47:47.7
156.37572   2.76442 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0348 Per                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.500   pg        <  20.000   pg        2438330.00000        259.000000000000   M8                           
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 5126.86133 910.95508 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 5127.99609 914.21069 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 45 30.17 +49 47 47.7          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 45 30.12 +49 47 48.0          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 45 30.22 +49 47 47.5          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 45 30.17 +49 47 47.7  12.1 U             Per       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
V0348 Per,2461093.6278,12.11,0.05,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
V0348 Per 20260222.1278 12.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:45:30.17 +49:47:47.7 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.06  04:08:44.94 +49:10:06.0
152.68051  -1.96192 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  Gaia DR3 247282024815320448   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.870   G            10.920   G                                                 G                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8775.92480 1184.55273 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8776.94141 1187.66602 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 08 44.94 +49 10 06.0          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 08 44.86 +49 10 06.3          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 08 45.01 +49 10 05.8          12.0 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 22.1277*  04 08 44.94 +49 10 06.0  12.1 U             Per       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 247282024815320448,2461093.6278,12.06,0.05,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 247282024815320448 20260222.1278 12.06CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:44.94 +49:10:06.0 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.13  04:20:25.95 +45:04:00.1
156.95441  -3.55675 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  NSVS J0420254+450360          
Type: L:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.760   R1      Y     0.535   R1                             265.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7717.45459 3757.79004 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7719.07080 3760.90479 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 20 25.95 +45 04 00.1          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 20 25.96 +45 04 00.4          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 20 25.93 +45 03 59.9          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 20 25.95 +45 04 00.1  12.1 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0420254+450360,2461093.6278,12.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0420254+450360 20260222.1278 12.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:20:25.95 +45:04:00.1 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.11  04:02:54.07 +50:41:56.4
150.95716  -1.45114 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.3 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 250579730762326656  | 04:02:53.01 +50:41:59.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F7 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9274.01172 188.30800 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9275.20508 191.33701 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 02 54.07 +50 41 56.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 02 54.07 +50 41 56.6          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 02 54.08 +50 41 56.3          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 02 54.07 +50 41 56.4  12.1 U             Per       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 250579730762326656,2461093.6278,12.11,0.05,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 250579730762326656 20260222.1278 12.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:02:54.07 +50:41:56.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.15  04:01:15.20 +50:32:55.1
150.85930  -1.73634 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.4 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 250618699005255552  | 04:01:14.24 +50:32:56.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9445.39844 261.50629 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9446.61914 264.62781 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 01 15.20 +50 32 55.1          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 01 15.20 +50 32 55.6          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 01 15.20 +50 32 54.6          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 01 15.20 +50 32 55.1  12.2 U             Per       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 250618699005255552,2461093.6278,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 250618699005255552 20260222.1278 12.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:01:15.20 +50:32:55.1 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.20  04:04:14.80 +49:43:54.4
151.75920  -2.03353 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V0948 Per                     
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.640   R1           10.900   R1                              10.030000000000                                
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9197.38574 795.51770 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9198.92676 798.95587 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 04 14.80 +49 43 54.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 04 14.88 +49 43 55.9          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 04 14.72 +49 43 52.9          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 04 14.80 +49 43 54.4  12.2 U             Per       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
V0948 Per,2461093.6278,12.20,0.05,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
V0948 Per 20260222.1278 12.20CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:14.80 +49:43:54.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.29  05:03:20.91 +46:12:00.7
161.05320   2.82245 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.7 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 J075.8488+46.2090        | 05:03:20.91 +46:12:00.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: A7V (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 3191.89551 2973.41919 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3193.31055 2976.80542 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 05 03 20.91 +46 12 00.7          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 05 03 20.93 +46 12 00.7          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 05 03 20.89 +46 12 00.7          12.3 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 22.1277*  05 03 20.91 +46 12 00.7  12.3 U             Aur       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 J075.8488+46.2090,2461093.6278,12.29,0.05,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 J075.8488+46.2090 20260222.1278 12.29CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:03:20.91 +46:12:00.7 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.24  04:01:46.91 +50:48:58.5
150.74667  -1.47954 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 250626670464130816  | 04:01:44.60 +50:48:27.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.714+/-      (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9376.52344 103.08710 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9378.07031 106.90170 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 01 46.91 +50 48 58.5          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 01 46.99 +50 49 01.0          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 01 46.82 +50 48 56.0          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 01 46.91 +50 48 58.5  12.2 U             Per       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 250626670464130816,2461093.6278,12.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 250626670464130816 20260222.1278 12.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:01:46.91 +50:48:58.5 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  12.38  04:53:14.28 +46:08:33.5
160.01160   1.41407 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 254614285602388480  | 04:53:14.84 +46:08:30.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 4244.58301 3085.69434 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 4246.39355 3088.72583 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 53 14.28 +46 08 33.5          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 53 14.39 +46 08 32.9          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 53 14.18 +46 08 34.2          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1277*  04 53 14.28 +46 08 33.5  12.4 U             Aur       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 254614285602388480,2461093.6278,12.38,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 254614285602388480 20260222.1278 12.38CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:53:14.28 +46:08:33.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  11.12  04:57:40.05 +46:05:33.3
160.53234   1.98046 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 0"  CY Aur                        
Type: DCEP
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.420   V            12.320   V         2443536.86000         13.847650000000                                
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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits -crosshair 3785.09351 3080.46191 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits -crosshair 3784.47900 3078.19653 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 3780.02148 3086.05933 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3781.40039 3089.29053 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 57 40.05 +46 05 33.3          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 57 40.04 +46 05 33.2          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 57 40.06 +46 05 33.4          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 22.1277*  04 57 40.05 +46 05 33.3  11.1 U             Aur       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
CY Aur,2461093.6278,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CY Aur 20260222.1278 11.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:57:40.05 +46:05:33.3 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  10.71  04:49:29.34 +46:30:20.6
159.31922   1.14649 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  NSVS 4306448                  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.400   R1            9.800   R1                                                                             
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits -crosshair 4648.84717 2887.50586 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits -crosshair 4648.14648 2885.29639 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 4646.55469 2886.62915 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 4647.95361 2889.86670 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 49 29.34 +46 30 20.6          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 49 29.35 +46 30 20.7          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 49 29.34 +46 30 20.5          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 22.1277*  04 49 29.34 +46 30 20.6  10.7 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 4306448,2461093.6278,10.71,0.05,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
NSVS 4306448 20260222.1278 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:49:29.34 +46:30:20.6 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.48  04:07:53.87 +44:51:04.4
155.49508  -5.24371 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:07:53.87 +44:51:04.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9086.70117 3803.48120 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9087.48926 3807.43042 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 07 53.87 +44 51 04.4          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 07 53.63 +44 51 07.4          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 07 54.10 +44 51 01.5          14.3 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 22.1277*  04 07 53.87 +44 51 04.4  14.5 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:07:53.87 +44:51:04.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.39  04:08:30.00 +43:28:14.1
156.51432  -6.18673 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 2.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:08:30.00 +43:28:14.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9093.21582 4650.79346 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9093.88379 4653.49902 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 08 30.00 +43 28 14.1          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 08 29.79 +43 28 13.5          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 08 30.20 +43 28 14.6          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 08 30.00 +43 28 14.1  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.39,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.39CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:30.00 +43:28:14.1 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.37  04:11:42.89 +43:52:05.5
156.66914  -5.49947 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:11:42.89 +43:52:05.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K3 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8715.21094 4433.55420 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8716.63477 4436.94189 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 11 42.89 +43 52 05.5          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 11 42.84 +43 52 07.0          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 11 42.93 +43 52 03.9          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 11 42.89 +43 52 05.5  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:11:42.89 +43:52:05.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.38  04:09:18.35 +47:50:35.8
153.64549  -2.87558 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:09:18.35 +47:50:35.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G6 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8784.99219 1996.37402 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8785.88672 1999.93005 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 09 18.35 +47 50 35.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 09 18.19 +47 50 37.5          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 09 18.50 +47 50 34.1          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 09 18.35 +47 50 35.8  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.38,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.38CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:18.35 +47:50:35.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.43  04:03:51.26 +47:46:58.7
153.00593  -3.53401 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 3.8 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        | target                       | 04:03:51.26 +47:46:58.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9352.13867 1980.30554 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9353.96582 1983.63721 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 03 51.26 +47 46 58.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 03 51.36 +47 47 00.1          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 03 51.17 +47 46 57.3          14.4 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 22.1277*  04 03 51.26 +47 46 58.7  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.43,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.43CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:03:51.26 +47:46:58.7 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.47  04:16:25.99 +50:40:59.6
152.54447  -0.01119 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 2.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:16:25.99 +50:40:59.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7952.32275 320.09091 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7952.99609 322.34991 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 16 25.99 +50 40 59.6          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 16 25.84 +50 40 57.3          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 16 26.13 +50 41 01.8          14.5 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 22.1277*  04 16 25.99 +50 40 59.6  14.5 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.47CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:16:25.99 +50:40:59.6 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.29  04:07:27.50 +48:41:34.4
152.84440  -2.45604 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 2.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J061.8618+48.6924        | 04:07:27.50 +48:41:34.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G2 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8930.66113 1462.77905 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8931.96777 1465.19385 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 07 27.50 +48 41 34.4          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 07 27.46 +48 41 33.1          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 07 27.54 +48 41 35.7          14.1 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 22.1277*  04 07 27.50 +48 41 34.4  14.3 U             Per       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 J061.8618+48.6924,2461093.6278,14.29,0.05,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 J061.8618+48.6924 20260222.1278 14.29CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:07:27.50 +48:41:34.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.22  04:06:34.04 +46:03:24.5
154.50696  -4.50984 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 233607845378676992   
Type: VAR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.140   G            13.280   G                                0.014806900000   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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9165.28125 3058.32715 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9166.38379 3061.17627 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 06 34.04 +46 03 24.5          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 06 33.95 +46 03 24.2          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 06 34.13 +46 03 24.8          14.1 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 22.1277*  04 06 34.04 +46 03 24.5  14.2 U             Per       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 233607845378676992,2461093.6278,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 233607845378676992 20260222.1278 14.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:06:34.04 +46:03:24.5 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.20  04:14:45.19 +49:45:17.3
152.99302  -0.86734 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:14:45.19 +49:45:17.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8149.82812 875.60388 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8151.28809 878.88422 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 14 45.19 +49 45 17.3          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 14 45.31 +49 45 18.1          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 14 45.07 +49 45 16.6          14.0 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 22.1277*  04 14 45.19 +49 45 17.3  14.2 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.20,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.20CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:45.19 +49:45:17.3 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.35  04:09:32.15 +44:22:11.8
156.03798  -5.39993 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:09:32.15 +44:22:11.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8931.53809 4110.89404 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8933.01855 4114.09814 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 09 32.15 +44 22 11.8          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 09 32.06 +44 22 12.5          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 09 32.24 +44 22 11.2          14.3 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 22.1277*  04 09 32.15 +44 22 11.8  14.3 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.35,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:32.15 +44:22:11.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.38  04:04:33.55 +46:09:20.8
154.18100  -4.66915 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:04:33.55 +46:09:20.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F2 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9374.64062 2978.32690 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9376.01270 2981.31128 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 04 33.55 +46 09 20.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 04 33.52 +46 09 21.0          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 04 33.58 +46 09 20.6          14.4 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 22.1277*  04 04 33.55 +46 09 20.8  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.38,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.38CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:33.55 +46:09:20.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.27  05:15:17.46 +48:51:18.9
160.10602   6.01903 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 2.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:15:17.46 +48:51:18.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 2146.96509 1239.79211 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 2148.52808 1242.23706 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 05 15 17.46 +48 51 18.9          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 05 15 17.49 +48 51 16.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 05 15 17.42 +48 51 21.3          14.2 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 22.1277*  05 15 17.46 +48 51 18.9  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:17.46 +48:51:18.9 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.29  04:07:27.39 +50:40:20.6
151.51321  -0.99042 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
15"  Gaia DR3 247668640590889728   
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.380   G            16.480   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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8828.34961 252.68680 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8830.05664 255.71230 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 07 27.39 +50 40 20.6          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 07 27.50 +50 40 21.1          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 07 27.29 +50 40 20.0          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 07 27.39 +50 40 20.6  14.3 U             Per       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 247668640590889728,2461093.6278,14.29,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 247668640590889728 20260222.1278 14.29CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:07:27.39 +50:40:20.6 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.25  04:11:10.77 +50:20:14.8
152.17582  -0.83659 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:11:10.77 +50:20:14.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A1IV (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8479.67969 491.62811 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8481.02734 494.42029 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 11 10.77 +50 20 14.8          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 11 10.82 +50 20 14.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 11 10.71 +50 20 15.3          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 11 10.77 +50 20 14.8  14.2 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.25,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.25CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:11:10.77 +50:20:14.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.26  05:06:47.73 +46:45:01.3
160.97288   3.62770 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 2.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J076.7001+46.7533        | 05:06:47.73 +46:45:01.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: A2V (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 2865.53809 2608.75757 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 2866.52368 2610.90942 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 05 06 47.73 +46 45 01.3          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 05 06 47.56 +46 44 58.2          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 05 06 47.90 +46 45 04.4          14.2 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 22.1277*  05 06 47.73 +46 45 01.3  14.3 U             Aur       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 J076.7001+46.7533,2461093.6278,14.26,0.05,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 J076.7001+46.7533 20260222.1278 14.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:06:47.73 +46:45:01.3 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.21  04:04:19.31 +46:16:59.8
154.06506  -4.60141 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:04:19.31 +46:16:59.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A7V (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9391.37891 2898.39502 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9394.08105 2901.22144 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 04 19.31 +46 16 59.8          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 04 19.65 +46 16 59.9          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 04 18.97 +46 16 59.7          14.1 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 22.1277*  04 04 19.31 +46 16 59.8  14.2 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:19.31 +46:16:59.8 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.15  04:05:14.27 +47:23:15.4
153.44405  -3.67381 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:05:14.27 +47:23:15.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A5V (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9230.51367 2235.78516 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9232.68652 2238.35449 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 05 14.27 +47 23 15.4          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 05 14.42 +47 23 14.6          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 05 14.12 +47 23 16.1          14.0 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 22.1277*  04 05 14.27 +47 23 15.4  14.2 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:05:14.27 +47:23:15.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.24  04:05:16.55 +46:43:13.4
153.89540  -4.16621 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J061.3184+46.7183        | 04:05:16.55 +46:43:13.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G7 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9265.03906 2642.01318 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9266.61230 2644.95557 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 05 16.55 +46 43 13.4          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 05 16.59 +46 43 13.6          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 05 16.51 +46 43 13.2          14.2 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 22.1277*  04 05 16.55 +46 43 13.4  14.2 U             Per       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 J061.3184+46.7183,2461093.6278,14.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J061.3184+46.7183 20260222.1278 14.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:05:16.55 +46:43:13.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.13  04:09:03.82 +50:08:22.2
152.06162  -1.21156 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:09:03.82 +50:08:22.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8697.12891 594.36542 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8698.77539 596.91699 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 09 03.82 +50 08 22.2          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 09 03.97 +50 08 21.1          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 09 03.66 +50 08 23.4          14.0 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 22.1277*  04 09 03.82 +50 08 22.2  14.1 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.13,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:03.82 +50:08:22.2 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.16  04:18:08.38 +50:10:27.5
153.09386  -0.18734 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:18:08.38 +50:10:27.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F7 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7801.25342 641.95007 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7802.96729 644.94208 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 18 08.38 +50 10 27.5          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 18 08.47 +50 10 27.7          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 18 08.29 +50 10 27.3          14.1 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 22.1277*  04 18 08.38 +50 10 27.5  14.2 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1278 14.16CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:18:08.38 +50:10:27.5 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.05  04:11:58.25 +50:58:59.5
151.82701  -0.27886 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:11:58.25 +50:58:59.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8373.62305 102.41720 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8375.91699 105.72640 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc

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 22.12775 04 11 58.25 +50 58 59.5          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12747 04 11 58.39 +50 59 01.4          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12803 04 11 58.11 +50 58 57.7          13.9 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 22.1277*  04 11 58.25 +50 58 59.5  14.1 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6278,14.05,0.05,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
target 20260222.1278 14.05CV 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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_210450_TTUQ2b1x1_1720_iFCbdZgc/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:11:58.25 +50:58:59.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-04-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-03-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1278  2461093.6278  14.21  04:08:26.80 +42:13:17.0
157.36091  -7.11058 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J062.1110+42.2199        | 04:08:26.80 +42:13:17.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.