Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.87  07:12:38.38 +01:01:41.6
214.43627   5.18575 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 7.8 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 3111421128386749952 | 07:12:40.00 +01:01:42.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8309.23047 478.56421 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8312.10156 485.83429 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 12 38.38 +01 01 41.6          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 12 38.52 +01 01 40.8          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 12 38.23 +01 01 42.5          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 22.1315*  07 12 38.38 +01 01 41.6  11.9 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111421128386749952,2461093.6315,11.87,0.05,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 3111421128386749952 20260222.1315 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:12:38.38 +01:01:41.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315   9.33  07:19:24.74 +08:16:57.6
208.66582   9.95769 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J109.8555+08.2962        | 07:19:25.14 +08:16:59.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M1 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 2099                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8911.93555 4985.40039 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8915.70605 4992.55127 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 24.74 +08 16 57.6           9.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 24.72 +08 16 57.5           9.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 24.77 +08 16 57.7           9.3 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 22.1315*  07 19 24.74 +08 16 57.6   9.3 U             CMi       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 J109.8555+08.2962,2461093.6315,9.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.8555+08.2962 20260222.1315 9.33CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:24.74 +08:16:57.6 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.11  07:18:11.37 +10:12:12.0
206.77823  10.53193 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  ASAS J071812+1012.2           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.010   V       Y     0.370   V         2452574.00000         51.300000000000   M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8613.31152 6137.36377 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8617.08789 6144.54688 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 11.37 +10 12 12.0          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 11.34 +10 12 11.7          10.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 11.40 +10 12 12.3          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 11.37 +10 12 12.0  10.1 U             CMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J071812+1012.2,2461093.6315,10.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J071812+1012.2 20260222.1315 10.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:11.37 +10:12:12.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.34  07:18:43.25 +02:22:06.1
213.93269   7.14903 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3111987273795080704 | 07:18:42.55 +02:22:08.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+02 1635                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9160.45215 1378.15552 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9164.98535 1385.12805 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 43.25 +02 22 06.1          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 43.06 +02 22 06.6          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 43.43 +02 22 05.6          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 43.25 +02 22 06.1  10.3 U             CMi       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 3111987273795080704,2461093.6315,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111987273795080704 20260222.1315 10.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:43.25 +02:22:06.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.36  07:20:24.47 +09:22:53.3
207.77347  10.66274 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  BD CMi                        
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.750   V            10.570   V         2454446.00000         58.800000000000   M3                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8998.38965 5671.87402 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9002.15918 5679.04443 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 24.47 +09 22 53.3          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 24.46 +09 22 53.0          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 24.48 +09 22 53.5          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 20 24.47 +09 22 53.3  10.4 U             CMi       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
BD CMi,2461093.6315,10.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BD CMi 20260222.1315 10.36CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:24.47 +09:22:53.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.37  07:21:38.85 +09:44:38.7
207.57808  11.09640 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.1 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 3155725129090571520 | 07:21:39.27 +09:44:41.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1948TOYal..19.....B BD+10 1509                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9166.34570 5914.72510 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9170.17969 5921.85205 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 38.85 +09 44 38.7          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 38.83 +09 44 39.3          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 38.87 +09 44 38.2          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 38.85 +09 44 38.7  10.4 U             CMi       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 3155725129090571520,2461093.6315,10.37,0.05,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 3155725129090571520 20260222.1315 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:38.85 +09:44:38.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.29  07:20:06.87 +01:45:15.6
214.64346   7.17943 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.0 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        | ATO J110.0391+01.7582        | 07:20:07.43 +01:45:13.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+01 879                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9416.14941 1021.90710 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9419.80078 1028.99585 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 06.87 +01 45 15.6          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 06.90 +01 45 16.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 06.84 +01 45 15.2          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 20 06.87 +01 45 15.6  10.3 U             CMi       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 J110.0391+01.7582,2461093.6315,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J110.0391+01.7582 20260222.1315 10.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:06.87 +01:45:15.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.34  07:21:12.92 +05:01:00.5
211.83140   8.90188 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 8.0 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        | ATO J110.3114+05.0284        | 07:21:13.50 +05:01:00.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M1 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 2119                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9384.45801 3026.93335 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9388.13184 3034.06836 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 12.92 +05 01 00.5          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 13.02 +05 01 00.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 12.82 +05 01 00.6          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 12.92 +05 01 00.5  10.3 U             CMi       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 J110.3114+05.0284,2461093.6315,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J110.3114+05.0284 20260222.1315 10.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:12.92 +05:01:00.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.32  07:20:40.58 +02:19:24.4
214.19705   7.56360 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.0 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        | ATO J110.1746+02.3250        | 07:20:39.95 +02:19:26.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A1IV (LAMOST DR5)                           
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9466.06348 1377.18591 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9469.73730 1384.28735 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 40.58 +02 19 24.4          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 40.58 +02 19 24.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 40.58 +02 19 24.4          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 20 40.58 +02 19 24.4  10.3 U             CMi       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 J110.1746+02.3250,2461093.6315,10.32,0.05,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 J110.1746+02.3250 20260222.1315 10.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:40.58 +02:19:24.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.43  07:21:24.42 +09:24:03.0
207.86590  10.89266 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J110.3535+09.3908        | 07:21:24.80 +09:24:05.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K4 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9149.84277 5700.58594 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9153.64746 5707.73291 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 24.42 +09 24 03.0          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 24.44 +09 24 02.7          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 24.41 +09 24 03.2          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 24.42 +09 24 03.0  10.4 U             CMi       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 J110.3535+09.3908,2461093.6315,10.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J110.3535+09.3908 20260222.1315 10.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:24.42 +09:24:03.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.38  07:16:30.90 +02:42:53.8
213.36943   6.81577 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.0 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 3115064123944050944 | 07:16:30.48 +02:42:55.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8801.11523 1559.31238 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8804.78906 1566.39258 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 16 30.90 +02 42 53.8          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 16 30.86 +02 42 53.9          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 16 30.93 +02 42 53.8          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 22.1315*  07 16 30.90 +02 42 53.8  10.4 U             CMi       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 3115064123944050944,2461093.6315,10.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3115064123944050944 20260222.1315 10.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:16:30.90 +02:42:53.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.47  07:17:42.80 +09:44:40.5
207.14513  10.22541 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASAS J071743+0944.7           
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     8.012   Ic      Y     0.100   Ic        2452499.00000         42.110000000000   M2                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8567.96484 5849.11328 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8571.71387 5856.26855 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 17 42.80 +09 44 40.5          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 17 42.77 +09 44 40.1          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 17 42.84 +09 44 40.8          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 17 42.80 +09 44 40.5  10.5 U             CMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J071743+0944.7,2461093.6315,10.47,0.05,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
ASAS J071743+0944.7 20260222.1315 10.47CV 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:42.80 +09:44:40.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.58  07:21:45.60 +09:28:57.0
207.83004  11.00672 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J110.4425+09.4741        | 07:21:46.18 +09:29:01.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M1 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 2127                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9198.95703 5756.55176 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9202.75488 5763.68799 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 45.60 +09 28 57.0          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 45.57 +09 28 56.6          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 45.63 +09 28 57.4          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 45.60 +09 28 57.0  10.6 U             CMi       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 J110.4425+09.4741,2461093.6315,10.58,0.05,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 J110.4425+09.4741 20260222.1315 10.58CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:45.60 +09:28:57.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.59  07:17:42.80 +02:34:54.5
213.62584   7.02191 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 3115008667327914368  
Type: ACV|roAm|
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.970   G            10.000   G                                                 A                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8993.43652 1494.52075 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8997.03906 1501.57141 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 17 42.80 +02 34 54.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 17 42.81 +02 34 54.3          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 17 42.79 +02 34 54.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 17 42.80 +02 34 54.5  10.6 U             CMi       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 3115008667327914368,2461093.6315,10.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3115008667327914368 20260222.1315 10.59CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:42.80 +02:34:54.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.63  07:19:59.72 +04:20:19.9
212.30516   8.32517 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 8.0 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 3139498085512650752 | 07:20:00.22 +04:20:18.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M0 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 2109                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9238.31152 2596.51025 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9241.98047 2603.62817 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 59.72 +04 20 19.9          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 59.78 +04 20 19.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 59.66 +04 20 20.0          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 22.1315*  07 19 59.72 +04 20 19.9  10.6 U             CMi       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 3139498085512650752,2461093.6315,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3139498085512650752 20260222.1315 10.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:59.72 +04:20:19.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.63  07:17:33.77 +01:09:58.1
214.87750   6.34359 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 7.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
18"  Gaia DR3 3111755384219064448  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.200   G            10.230   G                                                 A                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9058.42578 627.79742 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9061.97852 634.81329 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 17 33.77 +01 09 58.1          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 17 33.88 +01 09 58.6          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 17 33.67 +01 09 57.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 17 33.77 +01 09 58.1  10.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111755384219064448,2461093.6315,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111755384219064448 20260222.1315 10.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:33.77 +01:09:58.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.62  07:18:45.06 +01:16:18.2
214.91944   6.65601 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 7.9 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 J109.6925+01.2815        | 07:18:45.70 +01:16:19.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9235.64062 708.07422 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9239.25781 715.13177 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 45.06 +01 16 18.2          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 45.18 +01 16 18.6          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 44.95 +01 16 17.9          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 45.06 +01 16 18.2  10.6 U             CMi       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 J109.6925+01.2815,2461093.6315,10.62,0.05,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
ATO J109.6925+01.2815 20260222.1315 10.62CV 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:45.06 +01:16:18.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.86  07:19:31.62 +03:47:44.3
212.74150   7.97564 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 7.6 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 3139440773469100544 | 07:19:32.20 +03:47:43.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9199.74609 2259.22339 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9202.47852 2266.26416 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 31.62 +03 47 44.3          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 31.83 +03 47 44.1          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 31.40 +03 47 44.5          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 19 31.62 +03 47 44.3  10.9 U             CMi       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 3139440773469100544,2461093.6315,10.86,0.05,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 3139440773469100544 20260222.1315 10.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:31.62 +03:47:44.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.64  07:18:20.26 +01:03:28.3
215.06344   6.46642 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 7.9 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 3111562454287471104 | 07:18:20.98 +01:03:28.7 (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.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9185.36230 571.51581 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9188.93164 578.56799 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 20.26 +01 03 28.3          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 20.38 +01 03 28.7          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 20.13 +01 03 27.8          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 20.26 +01 03 28.3  10.6 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111562454287471104,2461093.6315,10.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111562454287471104 20260222.1315 10.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:20.26 +01:03:28.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.71  07:15:24.83 +00:47:17.6
214.96882   5.69311 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.0 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        | ATO J108.8598+00.7904        | 07:15:24.37 +00:47:20.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A3 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289860                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8749.67285 367.66031 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8753.31445 374.76559 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 15 24.83 +00 47 17.6          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 15 24.88 +00 47 17.4          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 15 24.77 +00 47 17.8          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 22.1315*  07 15 24.83 +00 47 17.6  10.7 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J108.8598+00.7904,2461093.6315,10.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J108.8598+00.7904 20260222.1315 10.71CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:15:24.83 +00:47:17.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.79  07:01:02.04 +10:44:14.0
204.41189   6.98176 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  BI Mon                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.600   V            17.700   V         2452941.00000        426.000000000000                                
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.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 6010.63184 6198.27734 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 6014.32910 6205.47461 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 01 02.04 +10 44 14.0          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 01 02.21 +10 44 14.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 01 01.86 +10 44 13.1          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 22.1315*  07 01 02.04 +10 44 14.0  10.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BI Mon,2461093.6315,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BI Mon 20260222.1315 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:01:02.04 +10:44:14.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.98  07:19:22.33 +03:33:00.5
212.94490   7.83013 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 7.4 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 J109.8372+03.5429        | 07:19:22.87 +03:32:59.9 (Gaia DR3)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9190.90820 2107.60181 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9193.46289 2114.55249 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 22.33 +03 33 00.5          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 22.48 +03 33 00.8          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 22.18 +03 33 00.3          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 19 22.33 +03 33 00.5  11.0 U             CMi       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 J109.8372+03.5429,2461093.6315,10.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.8372+03.5429 20260222.1315 10.98CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:22.33 +03:33:00.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.75  07:17:16.31 +01:02:43.2
214.95220   6.22371 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 7.9 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 J109.3238+01.0403        | 07:17:16.83 +01:02:46.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9021.22461 549.97241 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9024.75293 557.04688 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 17 16.31 +01 02 43.2          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 17 16.42 +01 02 44.0          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 17 16.19 +01 02 42.4          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 17 16.31 +01 02 43.2  10.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J109.3238+01.0403,2461093.6315,10.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.3238+01.0403 20260222.1315 10.75CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:16.31 +01:02:43.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.76  07:18:05.40 +01:26:02.8
214.69807   6.58314 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 8.0 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        | ATO J109.5264+01.4251        | 07:18:05.88 +01:26:03.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9123.19434 798.75958 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9126.78320 805.85938 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 05.40 +01 26 02.8          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 05.49 +01 26 02.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 05.31 +01 26 02.8          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 05.40 +01 26 02.8  10.8 U             CMi       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 J109.5264+01.4251,2461093.6315,10.76,0.05,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 J109.5264+01.4251 20260222.1315 10.76CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:05.40 +01:26:02.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.76  07:13:46.03 +00:46:55.6
214.78537   5.32415 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 7.9 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 3111398313518449408 | 07:13:45.64 +00:46:59.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289813                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8496.69238 342.77841 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8500.26074 349.82401 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 13 46.03 +00 46 55.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 13 46.08 +00 46 55.4          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 13 45.99 +00 46 55.9          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 13 46.03 +00 46 55.6  10.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111398313518449408,2461093.6315,10.76,0.05,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 3111398313518449408 20260222.1315 10.76CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:46.03 +00:46:55.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.86  07:19:33.19 +07:21:45.5
209.51830   9.58103 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.1 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 3154780476803718400 | 07:19:33.58 +07:21:47.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M0 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8987.93066 4427.81396 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8991.68066 4434.99023 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 33.19 +07 21 45.5          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 33.18 +07 21 45.4          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 33.19 +07 21 45.6          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 19 33.19 +07 21 45.5  10.9 U             CMi       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 3154780476803718400,2461093.6315,10.86,0.05,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 3154780476803718400 20260222.1315 10.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:33.19 +07:21:45.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.84  07:18:46.41 +02:55:18.6
213.44163   7.41217 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
875 Nymphe                -459   -280     538  16.0     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9135.81152 1716.44409 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9139.46387 1723.53723 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 46.41 +02 55 18.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 46.43 +02 55 18.3          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 46.39 +02 55 18.8          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 46.41 +02 55 18.6  10.8 U             CMi       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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.6315,10.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.1315 10.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:46.41 +02:55:18.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.81  07:13:50.72 +00:51:31.4
214.72588   5.37652 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 7.9 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 3111399864005992192 | 07:13:50.25 +00:51:34.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289812  J-Ks=0.138+/-0.314 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8503.75391 390.74051 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8507.34961 397.80130 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 13 50.72 +00 51 31.4          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 13 50.75 +00 51 31.1          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 13 50.69 +00 51 31.6          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 22.1315*  07 13 50.72 +00 51 31.4  10.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111399864005992192,2461093.6315,10.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111399864005992192 20260222.1315 10.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:50.72 +00:51:31.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.82  07:13:48.44 +00:58:20.5
214.61997   5.41995 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3111405876960138368 | 07:13:47.81 +00:58:21.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289810                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8491.42969 459.41360 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8494.98730 466.86761 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 13 48.44 +00 58 20.5          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 13 48.45 +00 58 19.3          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 13 48.44 +00 58 21.7          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 13 48.44 +00 58 20.5  10.8 U             Mon       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111405876960138368,2461093.6315,10.82,0.05,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 3111405876960138368 20260222.1315 10.82CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:48.44 +00:58:20.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.84  07:19:37.89 +02:30:27.0
213.91201   7.41488 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 8.0 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 3136014974414859904 | 07:19:37.22 +02:30:29.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 917                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9293.10352 1475.45715 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9296.78320 1482.52637 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 37.89 +02 30 27.0          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 37.98 +02 30 26.5          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 37.81 +02 30 27.5          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 19 37.89 +02 30 27.0  10.8 U             CMi       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 3136014974414859904,2461093.6315,10.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3136014974414859904 20260222.1315 10.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:37.89 +02:30:27.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.94  07:17:42.12 +10:12:24.6
206.72162  10.42563 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  ASAS J071742+1012.5           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.090   V       Y     0.610   V         2452567.00000         59.637108000000   M2                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8539.19824 6131.36768 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8542.98242 6138.56396 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 17 42.12 +10 12 24.6          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 17 42.11 +10 12 24.5          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 17 42.14 +10 12 24.8          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 17 42.12 +10 12 24.6  10.9 U             CMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J071742+1012.5,2461093.6315,10.94,0.05,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
ASAS J071742+1012.5 20260222.1315 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:42.12 +10:12:24.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  10.96  07:18:44.31 +10:21:48.9
206.69172  10.72348 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 8.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  DH CMi                        
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.500   V            11.300   V         2452710.10000         72.100000000000   M1                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8687.04297 6244.58105 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8690.85645 6251.78955 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 44.31 +10 21 48.9          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 44.28 +10 21 48.7          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 44.33 +10 21 49.0          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 44.31 +10 21 48.9  11.0 U             CMi       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
DH CMi,2461093.6315,10.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DH CMi 20260222.1315 10.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:44.31 +10:21:48.9 ;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_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.04  07:20:10.71 +09:44:53.5
207.41284  10.77282 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
13"  ASAS J072011+0945.0           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.060   V       Y     0.120   V         2452486.70000         40.289424000000   M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8942.32422 5892.38818 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8946.13086 5899.55811 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 10.71 +09 44 53.5          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 10.69 +09 44 53.6          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 10.74 +09 44 53.5          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 20 10.71 +09 44 53.5  11.0 U             CMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J072011+0945.0,2461093.6315,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J072011+0945.0 20260222.1315 11.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:10.71 +09:44:53.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.01  07:20:05.66 +03:37:54.4
212.95372   8.02776 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.0 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 3139246817044635264 | 07:20:06.17 +03:37:52.7 (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.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9296.58301 2167.47192 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9300.28027 2174.58691 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 05.66 +03 37 54.4          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 05.64 +03 37 54.4          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 05.69 +03 37 54.4          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 20 05.66 +03 37 54.4  11.0 U             CMi       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 3139246817044635264,2461093.6315,11.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3139246817044635264 20260222.1315 11.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:05.66 +03:37:54.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.01  07:20:10.51 +01:03:01.6
215.28142   6.87156 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 8.0 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 3111639179583108736 | 07:20:10.79 +01:03:07.9 (Gaia DR3)  | ROT (local)      |  (local)             |  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.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9470.41211 591.61029 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9474.06348 598.68402 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 10.51 +01 03 01.6          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 10.70 +01 03 03.9          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 10.31 +01 02 59.3          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 22.1315*  07 20 10.51 +01 03 01.6  11.0 U             CMi       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 3111639179583108736,2461093.6315,11.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111639179583108736 20260222.1315 11.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:10.51 +01:03:01.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.11  07:19:52.65 +09:51:39.0
207.27670  10.75552 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J109.9649+09.8657        | 07:19:53.11 +09:51:42.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 8889.90918 5956.23486 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 8893.67773 5963.38086 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 19 52.65 +09 51 39.0          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 19 52.63 +09 51 39.1          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 19 52.67 +09 51 38.9          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 19 52.65 +09 51 39.0  11.1 U             CMi       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 J109.9649+09.8657,2461093.6315,11.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.9649+09.8657 20260222.1315 11.11CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:52.65 +09:51:39.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.09  07:18:16.76 +02:40:51.8
213.60145   7.19292 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 8.0 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 3139030041456000512 | 07:18:16.36 +02:40:53.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9074.48828 1562.79321 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9078.09570 1569.88135 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 16.76 +02 40 51.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 16.75 +02 40 51.7          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 16.77 +02 40 51.9          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 16.76 +02 40 51.8  11.1 U             CMi       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 3139030041456000512,2461093.6315,11.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3139030041456000512 20260222.1315 11.09CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:16.76 +02:40:51.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.12  07:18:20.53 +02:07:19.2
214.11038   6.95271 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 8.0 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        | PS1-3PI J071818.57+020709.7  | 07:18:19.94 +02:07:20.9 (Gaia DR3)  | RRC (local)      | 2457000.58900 (local) |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: A0 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 910                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9118.03613 1222.34924 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9121.71289 1229.43762 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 18 20.53 +02 07 19.2          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 18 20.47 +02 07 19.3          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 18 20.59 +02 07 19.1          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 18 20.53 +02 07 19.2  11.1 U             CMi       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
PS1-3PI J071818.57+020709.7,2461093.6315,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
PS1-3PI J071818.57+020709.7 20260222.1315 11.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:20.53 +02:07:19.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.20  07:04:40.83 +09:56:11.1
205.53658   7.42959 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  BC Gem                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.700   pg           15.500   pg        2434822.00000        229.700000000000   M2                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 6597.44775 5763.75830 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 6601.13477 5770.91846 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 04 40.83 +09 56 11.1          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 04 40.82 +09 56 11.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 04 40.84 +09 56 11.1          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 04 40.83 +09 56 11.1  11.2 U             Gem       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
BC Gem,2461093.6315,11.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BC Gem 20260222.1315 11.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:40.83 +09:56:11.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.29  07:22:51.81 +09:37:21.9
207.82302  11.31271 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 8.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
16"  ASAS J072253+0937.4           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.170   V       Y     0.280   V         2452496.70000         51.117521000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9359.16016 5861.10059 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9362.93262 5868.24268 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 22 51.81 +09 37 21.9          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 22 51.71 +09 37 21.5          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 22 51.92 +09 37 22.3          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 22 51.81 +09 37 21.9  11.3 U             CMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J072253+0937.4,2461093.6315,11.29,0.05,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
ASAS J072253+0937.4 20260222.1315 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:22:51.81 +09:37:21.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.29  07:20:17.20 +06:46:28.1
210.13450   9.48221 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 8.1 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 3141188348420798208 | 07:20:16.81 +06:46:26.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9134.36914 4081.41382 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9138.15039 4088.54004 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 20 17.20 +06 46 28.1          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 20 17.18 +06 46 28.2          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 20 17.21 +06 46 28.1          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 22.1315*  07 20 17.20 +06 46 28.1  11.3 U             CMi       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 3141188348420798208,2461093.6315,11.29,0.05,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 3141188348420798208 20260222.1315 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/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:17.20 +06:46:28.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.32  07:21:49.26 +09:53:54.6
207.45562  11.20240 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 8.1 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 3155736055487322880 | 07:21:49.66 +09:53:56.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K4 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9183.41602 6012.07324 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9187.24414 6019.24463 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 49.26 +09 53 54.6          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 49.15 +09 53 54.2          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 49.37 +09 53 54.9          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 49.26 +09 53 54.6  11.3 U             CMi       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 3155736055487322880,2461093.6315,11.32,0.05,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 3155736055487322880 20260222.1315 11.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:49.26 +09:53:54.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0053_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0052_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1315  2461093.6315  11.30  07:21:45.91 +09:50:20.9
207.50390  11.16406 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 8.1 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 3155729114820192256 | 07:21:46.39 +09:50:23.7 (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.

Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits


Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits -crosshair 9178.45508 5974.75244 image    wcs_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits -crosshair 9182.23047 5981.93701 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-08-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0052.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU/Mon-01-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-09-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0053.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-01-Q2b1x1_211057_TTUQ2b1x1_2127_A6dUzkVU

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 22.13152 07 21 45.91 +09 50 20.9          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13124 07 21 45.81 +09 50 20.5          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13179 07 21 46.01 +09 50 21.4          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1315*  07 21 45.91 +09 50 20.9  11.3 U             CMi       9 0