Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.88  03:27:54.33 +55:48:12.9
143.70144  -0.62655 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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        | Gaia DR3 448446851164235904  | 03:27:55.61 +55:48:14.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8760.96387 1881.03552 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8757.00391 1881.63220 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 27 54.33 +55 48 12.9          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 27 54.32 +55 48 14.0          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 27 54.34 +55 48 11.8          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 22.1290*  03 27 54.33 +55 48 12.9  11.9 U             Cam       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 448446851164235904,2461093.6290,11.88,0.05,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 448446851164235904 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:27:54.33 +55:48:12.9 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.87  03:32:36.75 +58:11:03.5
142.87491   1.69622 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 449879961490638976  | 03:32:38.15 +58:11:03.5 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8182.88086 492.04581 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8179.38428 492.07639 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 32 36.75 +58 11 03.5          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 32 36.84 +58 11 03.2          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 32 36.65 +58 11 03.7          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 22.1290*  03 32 36.75 +58 11 03.5  11.9 U             Cam       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 449879961490638976,2461093.6290,11.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449879961490638976 20260222.1290 11.87CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:32:36.75 +58:11:03.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.71  03:26:17.17 +52:34:17.8
145.31445  -3.43789 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 443363052995733120  | 03:26:17.89 +52:34:21.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F9 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9184.94141 3814.03857 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9181.30469 3814.36743 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 26 17.17 +52 34 17.8          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 26 17.40 +52 34 18.3          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 26 16.93 +52 34 17.2          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 26 17.17 +52 34 17.8  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 443363052995733120,2461093.6290,11.71,0.05,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 443363052995733120 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:17.17 +52:34:17.8 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290   9.96  03:24:12.91 +56:40:42.2
142.78894  -0.18442 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 449339792043727360  | 03:24:13.96 +56:40:42.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+56 808                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8998.44531 1304.94360 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8993.73926 1305.22913 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 24 12.91 +56 40 42.2          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 24 12.59 +56 40 41.7          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 24 13.23 +56 40 42.7           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 24 12.91 +56 40 42.2  10.0 U             Cam       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 449339792043727360,2461093.6290,9.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449339792043727360 20260222.1290 9.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:24:12.91 +56:40:42.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.27  03:19:04.87 +56:29:00.1
142.30086  -0.73170 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J049.7585+56.4819        | 03:19:05.85 +56:28:59.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B/A 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+55 763                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9450.37695 1350.15747 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9446.53613 1350.48096 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 19 04.87 +56 29 00.1          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 19 04.75 +56 29 00.0          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 19 04.99 +56 29 00.1          10.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 19 04.87 +56 29 00.1  10.3 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 J049.7585+56.4819,2461093.6290,10.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J049.7585+56.4819 20260222.1290 10.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:19:04.87 +56:29:00.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.29  03:25:09.11 +58:11:07.2
142.06254   1.14192 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 4.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
23"  Gaia DR3 449761935788925312   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.650   G            15.700   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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8785.00488 403.81491 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8780.96289 404.09869 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 25 09.11 +58 11 07.2          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 25 08.98 +58 11 07.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 25 09.23 +58 11 07.2          10.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 25 09.11 +58 11 07.2  10.3 U             Cam       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 449761935788925312,2461093.6290,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449761935788925312 20260222.1290 10.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:25:09.11 +58:11:07.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.37  03:19:45.23 +58:21:30.8
141.37301   0.90038 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 461683699852424192   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.210   G             9.250   G                                0.839590000000   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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9203.68066 224.41330 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9200.09766 224.75920 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 19 45.23 +58 21 30.8          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 19 45.20 +58 21 31.0          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 19 45.25 +58 21 30.5          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 19 45.23 +58 21 30.8  10.4 U             Cam       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 461683699852424192,2461093.6290,10.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 461683699852424192 20260222.1290 10.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:19:45.23 +58:21:30.8 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.54  03:17:17.54 +58:10:42.5
141.19507   0.57555 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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 J049.3352+58.1665        | 03:17:19.32 +58:10:40.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+57 710                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9419.79297 297.47189 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9416.14746 297.80609 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 17 17.54 +58 10 42.5          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 17 17.51 +58 10 42.5          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 17 17.57 +58 10 42.5          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 17 17.54 +58 10 42.5  10.5 U             Cam       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 J049.3352+58.1665,2461093.6290,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J049.3352+58.1665 20260222.1290 10.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:17:17.54 +58:10:42.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.69  03:22:55.38 +58:27:21.8
141.66918   1.20713 galactic  Cam  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        | Gaia DR3 449761145514751360  | 03:22:56.38 +58:27:19.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+57 719                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8938.90332 210.03951 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8935.22852 210.32941 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 22 55.38 +58 27 21.8          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 22 55.41 +58 27 21.8          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 22 55.36 +58 27 21.8          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 22 55.38 +58 27 21.8  10.7 U             Cam       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 449761145514751360,2461093.6290,10.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449761145514751360 20260222.1290 10.69CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:22:55.38 +58:27:21.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.94  03:20:29.59 +56:06:14.2
142.66984  -0.94669 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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        | Gaia DR3 447800647564636032  | 03:20:30.32 +56:06:14.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B/A 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+55 767                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9369.00195 1600.22876 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9365.09863 1600.51746 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 20 29.59 +56 06 14.2          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 20 29.59 +56 06 14.2          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 20 29.59 +56 06 14.3          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 20 29.59 +56 06 14.2  10.9 U             Cam       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 447800647564636032,2461093.6290,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 447800647564636032 20260222.1290 10.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:20:29.59 +56:06:14.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  10.97  03:28:49.48 +58:37:12.3
142.21854   1.77130 galactic  Cam  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        | Gaia DR3 450103299790741376  | 03:28:50.30 +58:37:11.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0V 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+58 605f  J-Ks=2.645+/-      (Very red!)
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8453.16992 184.60730 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8449.52441 184.82570 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 28 49.48 +58 37 12.3          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 28 49.46 +58 37 12.4          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 28 49.50 +58 37 12.2          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 28 49.48 +58 37 12.3  11.0 U             Cam       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 450103299790741376,2461093.6290,10.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 450103299790741376 20260222.1290 10.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:28:49.48 +58:37:12.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.10  03:17:56.31 +58:21:04.1
141.17561   0.76700 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 461686379912058112  | 03:17:57.16 +58:21:03.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 237110                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9350.69727 201.98380 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9347.08887 202.30440 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 17 56.31 +58 21 04.1          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 17 56.28 +58 21 04.2          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 17 56.34 +58 21 04.0          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 22.1290*  03 17 56.31 +58 21 04.1  11.1 U             Cam       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 461686379912058112,2461093.6290,11.10,0.05,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 461686379912058112 20260222.1290 11.10CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:17:56.31 +58:21:04.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.03  03:28:17.67 +58:33:57.6
142.19197   1.68770 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 450101513084356992  | 03:28:18.76 +58:33:56.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 237142                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8499.98340 211.42920 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8495.38770 211.78920 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 28 17.67 +58 33 57.6          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 28 17.23 +58 33 57.7          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 28 18.11 +58 33 57.4          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 28 17.67 +58 33 57.6  11.0 U             Cam       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 450101513084356992,2461093.6290,11.03,0.05,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 450101513084356992 20260222.1290 11.03CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:28:17.67 +58:33:57.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.02  03:25:43.65 +55:47:31.2
143.45394  -0.80703 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 448467393988752640  | 03:25:44.43 +55:47:32.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0V 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+55 781                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8949.99902 1860.81140 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8945.02734 1860.92334 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 25 43.65 +55 47 31.2          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 25 43.33 +55 47 30.4          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 25 43.96 +55 47 32.1          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 25 43.65 +55 47 31.2  11.0 U             Cam       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 448467393988752640,2461093.6290,11.02,0.05,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 448467393988752640 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:25:43.65 +55:47:31.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.10  03:26:18.81 +58:14:40.6
142.15691   1.27614 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 449716477855041024  | 03:26:19.85 +58:14:39.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8685.97168 382.65219 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8681.41895 383.01810 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 26 18.81 +58 14 40.6          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 26 18.47 +58 14 40.6          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 26 19.14 +58 14 40.6          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 26 18.81 +58 14 40.6  11.1 U             Cam       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 449716477855041024,2461093.6290,11.10,0.05,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 449716477855041024 20260222.1290 11.10CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:18.81 +58:14:40.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.29  03:21:17.81 +55:08:48.9
143.28251  -1.69074 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 446926707619275264  | 03:21:18.72 +55:08:51.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G3 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9394.45605 2189.93359 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9390.78320 2190.12329 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 21 17.81 +55 08 48.9          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 21 17.96 +55 08 48.8          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 21 17.67 +55 08 49.0          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 21 17.81 +55 08 48.9  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
Gaia DR3 446926707619275264,2461093.6290,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 446926707619275264 20260222.1290 11.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:21:17.81 +55:08:48.9 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.13  03:27:43.66 +58:03:25.0
142.41656   1.22480 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 449701634449145856  | 03:27:44.43 +58:03:25.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8588.01953 513.91333 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8583.39355 514.23273 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 27 43.66 +58 03 25.0          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 27 43.37 +58 03 24.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 27 43.95 +58 03 25.1          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 22.1290*  03 27 43.66 +58 03 25.0  11.1 U             Cam       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 449701634449145856,2461093.6290,11.13,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 449701634449145856 20260222.1290 11.13CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:27:43.66 +58:03:25.0 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.41  03:19:57.15 +56:29:16.1
142.40004  -0.66350 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" 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        | Gaia DR3 447824695083413248  | 03:19:57.93 +56:29:15.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=12.207+/-      (unrealisitic color!)
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9376.00781 1360.40515 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9372.12793 1360.70728 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 19 57.15 +56 29 16.1          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 19 57.08 +56 29 16.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 19 57.23 +56 29 16.2          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 22.1290*  03 19 57.15 +56 29 16.1  11.4 U             Cam       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 447824695083413248,2461093.6290,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 447824695083413248 20260222.1290 11.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:19:57.15 +56:29:16.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.45  03:21:52.72 +58:24:31.3
141.58036   1.09295 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J050.4877+58.4054        | 03:21:53.86 +58:24:29.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A1V (LAMOST DR5)                            
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9027.13770 224.50639 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9023.65039 224.78790 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 21 52.72 +58 24 31.3          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 21 52.82 +58 24 31.3          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 21 52.62 +58 24 31.2          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 21 52.72 +58 24 31.3  11.4 U             Cam       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 J050.4877+58.4054,2461093.6290,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J050.4877+58.4054 20260222.1290 11.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:21:52.72 +58:24:31.3 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.45  03:22:15.45 +58:13:44.2
141.71988   0.96915 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.0" 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        | Gaia DR3 449751387349104512  | 03:22:16.30 +58:13:44.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9014.53125 338.58481 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9010.75391 338.88159 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 22 15.45 +58 13 44.2          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 22 15.45 +58 13 44.2          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 22 15.45 +58 13 44.2          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 22 15.45 +58 13 44.2  11.4 U             Cam       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 449751387349104512,2461093.6290,11.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449751387349104512 20260222.1290 11.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:22:15.45 +58:13:44.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.51  03:25:30.93 +58:33:27.2
141.89604   1.47824 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 449776504317740160  | 03:25:32.49 +58:33:26.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8721.94434 182.48210 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8718.40527 182.60480 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 25 30.93 +58 33 27.2          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 25 30.99 +58 33 26.9          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 25 30.86 +58 33 27.5          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 25 30.93 +58 33 27.2  11.5 U             Cam       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 449776504317740160,2461093.6290,11.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449776504317740160 20260222.1290 11.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:25:30.93 +58:33:27.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.55  03:26:11.71 +58:31:50.1
141.98478   1.50507 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 449775679684015488 | 03:26:13.20 +58:31:48.8 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)   SpType: F3 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8669.93359 207.46770 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8666.40039 207.58791 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 26 11.71 +58 31 50.1          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 26 11.77 +58 31 49.9          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 26 11.64 +58 31 50.4          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 22.1290*  03 26 11.71 +58 31 50.1  11.6 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 449775679684015488,2461093.6290,11.55,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 449775679684015488 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:11.71 +58:31:50.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.62  03:22:02.38 +58:35:18.5
141.50029   1.25528 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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        | Gaia DR3 461775436054031744  | 03:22:03.34 +58:35:17.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8997.05664 117.45840 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8993.29883 117.73300 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 22 02.38 +58 35 18.5          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 22 02.38 +58 35 18.3          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 22 02.38 +58 35 18.6          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 22.1290*  03 22 02.38 +58 35 18.5  11.6 U             Cam       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 461775436054031744,2461093.6290,11.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 461775436054031744 20260222.1290 11.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:22:02.38 +58:35:18.5 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.46  03:26:21.96 +58:10:55.8
142.19743   1.22812 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 449712835722786048   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.950   G            15.000   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8686.85938 421.31641 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8682.80957 421.53949 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 26 21.96 +58 10 55.8          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 26 21.81 +58 10 55.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 26 22.10 +58 10 55.9          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 26 21.96 +58 10 55.8  11.5 U             Cam       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 449712835722786048,2461093.6290,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449712835722786048 20260222.1290 11.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:21.96 +58:10:55.8 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.59  03:21:55.45 +55:16:32.4
143.28782  -1.53404 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 446941069989830144  | 03:21:56.54 +55:16:35.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9326.93555 2121.19189 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9322.97461 2121.35620 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 21 55.45 +55 16 32.4          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 21 55.47 +55 16 32.1          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 21 55.43 +55 16 32.7          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 22.1290*  03 21 55.45 +55 16 32.4  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 446941069989830144,2461093.6290,11.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 446941069989830144 20260222.1290 11.59CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:21:55.45 +55:16:32.4 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.57  03:27:40.45 +57:43:29.1
142.59706   0.94581 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 449499942783207808  | 03:27:42.31 +57:43:28.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8IIe: 1959LS....C01....0H LS I +57 131                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8619.32617 715.12183 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8615.46680 715.49280 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 27 40.45 +57 43 29.1          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 27 40.47 +57 43 29.4          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 27 40.44 +57 43 28.7          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 22.1290*  03 27 40.45 +57 43 29.1  11.6 U             Cam       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 449499942783207808,2461093.6290,11.57,0.05,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 449499942783207808 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:27:40.45 +57:43:29.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.70  03:23:09.92 +57:28:17.1
142.23454   0.40029 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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        | Gaia DR3 449567494029777664  | 03:23:11.22 +57:28:18.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9011.90332 810.64099 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9008.35254 810.76398 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 23 09.92 +57 28 17.1          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 23 09.99 +57 28 16.6          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 23 09.85 +57 28 17.7          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 23 09.92 +57 28 17.1  11.7 U             Cam       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 449567494029777664,2461093.6290,11.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449567494029777664 20260222.1290 11.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:23:09.92 +57:28:17.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.77  03:25:09.31 +56:41:08.1
142.89263  -0.10720 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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        | Gaia DR3 449293612555342848  | 03:25:10.55 +56:41:10.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: OB- 1959LS....C01....0H LS I +56 86                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8918.45410 1312.86890 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8914.91211 1313.15820 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 25 09.31 +56 41 08.1          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 25 09.34 +56 41 08.1          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 25 09.29 +56 41 08.0          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 25 09.31 +56 41 08.1  11.8 U             Cam       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 449293612555342848,2461093.6290,11.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449293612555342848 20260222.1290 11.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:25:09.31 +56:41:08.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.74  03:27:39.31 +57:54:09.5
142.49518   1.09167 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" 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 449506127536067584  | 03:27:40.45 +57:54:10.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8606.44434 606.90869 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8602.30371 607.06372 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 27 39.31 +57 54 09.5          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 27 39.19 +57 54 09.2          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 27 39.44 +57 54 09.8          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 27 39.31 +57 54 09.5  11.7 U             Cam       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 449506127536067584,2461093.6290,11.74,0.05,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 449506127536067584 20260222.1290 11.74CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:27:39.31 +57:54:09.5 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.77  03:19:46.62 +57:16:55.1
141.95338  -0.00639 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" 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        | Gaia DR3 449548458734515712  | 03:19:47.52 +57:16:55.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F9 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9309.91309 877.56689 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9306.04199 877.95288 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 19 46.62 +57 16 55.1          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 19 46.41 +57 16 55.4          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 19 46.84 +57 16 54.9          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  03 19 46.62 +57 16 55.1  11.8 U             Cam       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 449548458734515712,2461093.6290,11.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449548458734515712 20260222.1290 11.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:19:46.62 +57:16:55.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.92  03:20:31.75 +57:36:57.1
141.85911   0.32951 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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        | Gaia DR3 449627761010540544  | 03:20:33.11 +57:36:56.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F4 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9213.71387 686.55249 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9209.92480 686.82819 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 20 31.75 +57 36 57.1          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 20 31.86 +57 36 56.8          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 20 31.63 +57 36 57.5          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 22.1290*  03 20 31.75 +57 36 57.1  11.9 U             Cam       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 449627761010540544,2461093.6290,11.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449627761010540544 20260222.1290 11.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:20:31.75 +57:36:57.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.94  03:28:56.02 +58:05:40.2
142.52722   1.34559 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" 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 449514957988789632  | 03:28:57.08 +58:05:41.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8486.97949 505.43219 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8483.47363 505.66251 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 28 56.02 +58 05 40.2          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 28 56.06 +58 05 40.6          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 28 55.99 +58 05 39.8          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 22.1290*  03 28 56.02 +58 05 40.2  11.9 U             Cam       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 449514957988789632,2461093.6290,11.94,0.05,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 449514957988789632 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:28:56.02 +58:05:40.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.94  03:26:17.02 +58:10:36.2
142.19145   1.21756 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 449712732644634624  | 03:26:18.13 +58:10:35.9 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8694.37305 423.48029 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8689.44141 423.91379 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 26 17.02 +58 10 36.2          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 26 16.55 +58 10 36.3          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 26 17.48 +58 10 36.1          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 22.1290*  03 26 17.02 +58 10 36.2  11.9 U             Cam       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 449712732644634624,2461093.6290,11.94,0.05,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 449712732644634624 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:17.02 +58:10:36.2 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.06  03:18:46.11 +57:16:17.1
141.84389  -0.08824 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" 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        | Gaia DR3 449590240173819776  | 03:18:47.61 +57:16:16.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9394.04883 869.19513 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9390.28516 869.51709 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 18 46.11 +57 16 17.1          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 18 45.83 +57 16 17.2          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 18 46.39 +57 16 16.9          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 22.1290*  03 18 46.11 +57 16 17.1  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
Gaia DR3 449590240173819776,2461093.6290,12.06,0.05,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 449590240173819776 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:18:46.11 +57:16:17.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.18  04:42:47.76 +54:24:27.5
152.59855   5.45570 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 4.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  NSVS J0442486+542428          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.153   g       Y     0.808   g         2458557.50760        320.628409000000                                
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 2279.97925 2763.68604 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 2275.41626 2762.87500 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 04 42 47.76 +54 24 27.5          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 04 42 47.57 +54 24 28.0          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 04 42 47.94 +54 24 27.0          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 22.1290*  04 42 47.76 +54 24 27.5  12.2 U             Cam       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 J0442486+542428,2461093.6290,12.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0442486+542428 20260222.1290 12.18CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:42:47.76 +54:24:27.5 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.12  03:22:02.97 +58:23:25.9
141.60903   1.08986 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 461768808925382528  | 03:22:03.76 +58:23:24.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F3 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9015.12012 237.92130 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9011.55176 238.16690 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 22 02.97 +58 23 25.9          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 22 03.05 +58 23 25.8          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 22 02.89 +58 23 26.0          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 22.1290*  03 22 02.97 +58 23 25.9  12.1 U             Cam       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 461768808925382528,2461093.6290,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 461768808925382528 20260222.1290 12.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:22:02.97 +58:23:25.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.21  03:27:10.79 +58:16:45.3
142.23213   1.36847 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 4.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  Gaia DR3 449719570231480064   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.800   G            10.840   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8612.92480 372.40329 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8608.91406 372.61789 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 27 10.79 +58 16 45.3          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 27 10.66 +58 16 45.2          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 27 10.92 +58 16 45.4          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 22.1290*  03 27 10.79 +58 16 45.3  12.2 U             Cam       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 449719570231480064,2461093.6290,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449719570231480064 20260222.1290 12.21CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:27:10.79 +58:16:45.3 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.21  03:29:55.37 +57:09:45.4
143.16406   0.65240 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 449414696272611968  | 03:29:56.33 +57:09:48.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8480.87793 1082.52380 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8476.88867 1082.63647 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 29 55.37 +57 09 45.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 29 55.33 +57 09 45.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 29 55.40 +57 09 45.7          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 22.1290*  03 29 55.37 +57 09 45.4  12.2 U             Cam       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 449414696272611968,2461093.6290,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 449414696272611968 20260222.1290 12.21CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:29:55.37 +57:09:45.4 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.26  03:22:05.00 +57:14:45.0
142.23529   0.13164 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 449556189675879680  | 03:22:06.81 +57:14:47.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: OB- 1959LS....C01....0H LS I +57 130                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 9122.36328 932.57758 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 9118.47266 932.50269 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 22 05.00 +57 14 45.0          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 22 04.83 +57 14 43.8          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 22 05.17 +57 14 46.2          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 22.1290*  03 22 05.00 +57 14 45.0  12.3 U             Cam       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 449556189675879680,2461093.6290,12.26,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 449556189675879680 20260222.1290 12.26CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:22:05.00 +57:14:45.0 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  12.51  04:11:07.56 +57:34:12.8
147.23570   4.45018 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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        | ATO J062.7765+57.5718        | 04:11:06.38 +57:34:18.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5088.64844 1047.01721 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5084.82129 1046.61206 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 04 11 07.56 +57 34 12.8          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 04 11 07.53 +57 34 12.8          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 04 11 07.59 +57 34 12.8          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1290*  04 11 07.56 +57 34 12.8  12.5 U             Cam       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 J062.7765+57.5718,2461093.6290,12.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J062.7765+57.5718 20260222.1290 12.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:11:07.56 +57:34:12.8 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.29  04:12:40.21 +55:51:56.5
148.55998   3.35259 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASASSN-V J041240.19+555157.4  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.640   V            13.170   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits -crosshair 4985.10889 2077.51929 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits -crosshair 4981.51855 2083.75073 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4942.16602 2077.88721 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4938.33154 2077.41577 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 04 12 40.21 +55 51 56.5          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 04 12 40.23 +55 51 56.4          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 04 12 40.19 +55 51 56.6          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 22.1290*  04 12 40.21 +55 51 56.5  11.3 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J041240.19+555157.4,2461093.6290,11.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J041240.19+555157.4 20260222.1290 11.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:12:40.21 +55:51:56.5 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  11.35  03:48:40.66 +58:17:08.6
144.50760   3.04468 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 5"  GL Cam                        
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.400   V            13.800   V                              179.000000000000                                
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits -crosshair 6978.95459 643.33710 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits -crosshair 6975.60107 649.86328 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 6887.55518 560.68359 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 6883.93408 560.61609 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 48 40.66 +58 17 08.6          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 48 40.69 +58 17 08.7          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 48 40.63 +58 17 08.6          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 22.1290*  03 48 40.66 +58 17 08.6  11.3 U             Cam       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
GL Cam,2461093.6290,11.35,0.05,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
GL Cam 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:48:40.66 +58:17:08.6 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  14.47  03:35:30.45 +50:30:15.4
147.67807  -4.31393 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:35:30.45 +50:30:15.4 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8470.25977 5174.04150 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8465.85156 5174.04053 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 35 30.45 +50 30 15.4          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 35 30.43 +50 30 15.1          14.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 35 30.46 +50 30 15.7          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 22.1290*  03 35 30.45 +50 30 15.4  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,2461093.6290,14.47,0.05,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 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:35:30.45 +50:30:15.4 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  14.47  03:31:44.78 +49:35:25.4
147.71726  -5.40856 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" 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        | ATO J052.9446+49.5920        | 03:31:44.78 +49:35:25.4 (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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 8908.30664 5692.34521 image    wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 8904.99121 5691.74463 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT

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 22.12900 03 31 44.78 +49 35 25.4          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12872 03 31 45.15 +49 35 23.7          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.12928 03 31 44.41 +49 35 27.2          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 22.1290*  03 31 44.78 +49 35 25.4  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
ATO J052.9446+49.5920,2461093.6290,14.47,0.05,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
ATO J052.9446+49.5920 20260222.1290 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_210648_TTUQ2b1x1_5004_Zoitj5oT/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:31:44.78 +49:35:25.4 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-05-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1290  2461093.6290  14.37  03:35:22.41 +48:53:28.7
148.60942  -5.63351 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.3 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                       | 03:35:22.41 +48:53:28.7 (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.