Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  11.97  04:48:43.35 +38:35:57.8
165.29431  -4.03766 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 199505667603243648  | 04:48:44.12 +38:35:57.7 (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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9402.92676 2832.70752 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9404.63379 2830.01294 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 48 43.35 +38 35 57.8          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 48 43.11 +38 35 55.5          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 48 43.58 +38 36 00.2          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 48 43.35 +38 35 57.8  12.0 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 199505667603243648,2461093.6330,11.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 199505667603243648 20260222.1330 11.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:48:43.35 +38:35:57.8 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.15  04:50:12.73 +38:46:41.0
165.34303  -3.69993 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.5418+38.7803        | 04:50:13.51 +38:46:40.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9217.40234 2732.88501 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9220.41016 2730.11938 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 12.73 +38 46 41.0          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 12.74 +38 46 38.4          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 12.72 +38 46 43.5          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 12.73 +38 46 41.0  12.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.5418+38.7803,2461093.6330,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.5418+38.7803 20260222.1330 12.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:12.73 +38:46:41.0 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  10.35  04:50:47.98 +42:42:38.4
162.38437  -1.10359 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.7049+42.7160        | 04:50:48.60 +42:42:35.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 276990                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9038.17578 329.52209 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9041.02148 327.32010 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 47.98 +42 42 38.4          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 47.97 +42 42 38.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 47.99 +42 42 38.7          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 22.1330*  04 50 47.98 +42 42 38.4  10.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.7049+42.7160,2461093.6330,10.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.7049+42.7160 20260222.1330 10.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:47.98 +42:42:38.4 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  10.80  04:52:09.42 +42:44:17.6
162.52191  -0.89386 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J073.0549+42.7374        | 04:52:10.21 +42:44:13.3 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 276988                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8882.47559 321.71780 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8885.31348 319.53229 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 52 09.42 +42 44 17.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 52 09.36 +42 44 17.4          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 52 09.48 +42 44 17.9          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 22.1330*  04 52 09.42 +42 44 17.6  10.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J073.0549+42.7374,2461093.6330,10.80,0.05,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 J073.0549+42.7374 20260222.1330 10.80CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:52:09.42 +42:44:17.6 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  10.85  04:50:16.16 +42:04:13.5
162.81440  -1.58804 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.5774+42.0782        | 04:50:16.85 +42:04:13.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 276871                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9116.89648 719.27698 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9119.95898 716.99072 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 16.16 +42 04 13.5          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 16.19 +42 04 13.0          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 16.13 +42 04 14.1          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 22.1330*  04 50 16.16 +42 04 13.5  10.8 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.5774+42.0782,2461093.6330,10.85,0.05,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 J072.5774+42.0782 20260222.1330 10.85CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:16.16 +42:04:13.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  11.65  04:48:44.75 +41:57:30.3
162.71883  -1.87700 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 203463497148803200  | 04:48:45.41 +41:57:23.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 276875                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9295.78320 777.43848 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9298.61426 775.25519 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 48 44.75 +41 57 30.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 48 44.72 +41 57 29.7          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 48 44.78 +41 57 31.0          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 48 44.75 +41 57 30.3  11.7 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 203463497148803200,2461093.6330,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 203463497148803200 20260222.1330 11.65CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:48:44.75 +41:57:30.3 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  11.79  04:50:38.95 +41:32:36.1
163.26524  -1.87039 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.6765+41.5443        | 04:50:39.54 +41:32:36.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 276888                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9087.94727 1045.05664 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9090.87793 1042.98242 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 38.95 +41 32 36.1          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 38.94 +41 32 35.7          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 38.96 +41 32 36.4          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 38.95 +41 32 36.1  11.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.6765+41.5443,2461093.6330,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.6765+41.5443 20260222.1330 11.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:38.95 +41:32:36.1 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.26  05:29:07.05 +35:44:35.3
172.38774   0.71305 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.5" and 4.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ZTF J052907.57+354437.2       
Type: BY
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.723   r       Y     0.029   r         2458342.95250          4.411283800000                                
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4496.31104 4548.67480 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4500.36035 4547.63721 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 29 07.05 +35 44 35.3          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 29 07.29 +35 44 36.7          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 29 06.82 +35 44 33.8          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 29 07.05 +35 44 35.3  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J052907.57+354437.2,2461093.6330,12.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J052907.57+354437.2 20260222.1330 12.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:29:07.05 +35:44:35.3 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.19  05:33:15.65 +38:25:57.2
170.59006   2.87807 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 190490148994036608  | 05:33:13.73 +38:26:03.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4099.70752 2895.26050 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4102.52002 2893.42090 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 33 15.65 +38 25 57.2          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 33 15.60 +38 25 56.6          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 33 15.70 +38 25 57.9          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 33 15.65 +38 25 57.2  12.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 190490148994036608,2461093.6330,12.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 190490148994036608 20260222.1330 12.19CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:33:15.65 +38:25:57.2 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.25  05:35:56.07 +37:01:40.4
172.05926   2.56370 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:35:56.07 +37:01:40.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 3720.60571 3719.10889 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 3723.34375 3717.34473 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 35 56.07 +37 01 40.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 35 55.98 +37 01 39.9          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 35 56.15 +37 01 40.9          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 35 56.07 +37 01 40.4  12.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,12.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 12.25CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:35:56.07 +37:01:40.4 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.20  05:20:55.57 +39:32:34.7
168.33239   1.50417 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 187990821626527872  | 05:20:55.42 +39:32:27.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 5580.53760 2298.89355 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 5583.41992 2296.99927 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 20 55.57 +39 32 34.7          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 20 55.54 +39 32 34.1          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 20 55.60 +39 32 35.2          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 20 55.57 +39 32 34.7  12.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 187990821626527872,2461093.6330,12.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 187990821626527872 20260222.1330 12.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:20:55.57 +39:32:34.7 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.31  05:28:41.11 +34:57:53.0
172.98734   0.20887 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 3.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
17"  Gaia DR3 182865826129990272   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.740   G            13.770   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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4523.79590 5022.57617 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4526.95654 5020.67627 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 28 41.11 +34 57 53.0          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 28 41.12 +34 57 52.1          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 28 41.10 +34 57 53.9          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 28 41.11 +34 57 53.0  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 182865826129990272,2461093.6330,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182865826129990272 20260222.1330 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:41.11 +34:57:53.0 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.31  05:31:06.40 +35:47:50.7
172.56470   1.07972 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  Gaia DR3 183292505363761024   
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.360   G            12.450   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4255.27002 4502.12646 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4258.24316 4500.31543 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 31 06.40 +35 47 50.7          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 31 06.37 +35 47 50.1          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 31 06.44 +35 47 51.4          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 31 06.40 +35 47 50.7  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 183292505363761024,2461093.6330,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 183292505363761024 20260222.1330 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:31:06.40 +35:47:50.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.31  05:28:45.91 +35:58:51.4
172.15013   0.78515 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J082.1867+35.9732        | 05:28:45.91 +35:58:51.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4547.99463 4407.75879 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4550.95703 4405.91406 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 28 45.91 +35 58 51.4          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 28 45.88 +35 58 50.7          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 28 45.94 +35 58 52.1          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 28 45.91 +35 58 51.4  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J082.1867+35.9732,2461093.6330,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J082.1867+35.9732 20260222.1330 12.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:45.91 +35:58:51.4 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.29  05:17:54.60 +42:49:06.6
165.31980   2.91454 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J079.4857+42.8246        | 05:17:55.68 +42:49:32.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)                            
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 5986.73389 320.35229 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 5989.51123 318.33511 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 17 54.60 +42 49 06.6          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 17 54.56 +42 49 05.8          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 17 54.63 +42 49 07.5          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 17 54.60 +42 49 06.6  12.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J079.4857+42.8246,2461093.6330,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J079.4857+42.8246 20260222.1330 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:17:54.60 +42:49:06.6 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.36  05:17:31.04 +38:10:56.5
169.06610   0.18004 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J079.4021+38.1797        | 05:17:34.20 +38:11:04.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 280759                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 5956.93359 3133.14966 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 5959.93750 3131.16504 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 17 31.04 +38 10 56.5          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 17 31.03 +38 10 55.6          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 17 31.05 +38 10 57.4          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 17 31.04 +38 10 56.5  12.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J079.4021+38.1797,2461093.6330,12.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J079.4021+38.1797 20260222.1330 12.36CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:17:31.04 +38:10:56.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.39  05:30:54.99 +35:56:40.2
172.42058   1.12824 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 3.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V0728 Aur                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.400   R1           11.700   R1                              70.000000000000 :                              
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4283.99072 4414.75781 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4286.96484 4412.85449 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 30 54.99 +35 56 40.2          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 30 54.96 +35 56 39.2          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 30 55.03 +35 56 41.1          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 30 54.99 +35 56 40.2  12.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0728 Aur,2461093.6330,12.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0728 Aur 20260222.1330 12.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:54.99 +35:56:40.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  12.41  05:15:30.09 +37:05:33.3
169.72262  -0.77698 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J078.8734+37.0917        | 05:15:29.64 +37:05:30.4 (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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 6183.64941 3797.66211 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 6186.66113 3795.66479 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 15 30.09 +37 05 33.3          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 15 30.06 +37 05 32.4          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 15 30.12 +37 05 34.3          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 15 30.09 +37 05 33.3  12.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J078.8734+37.0917,2461093.6330,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J078.8734+37.0917 20260222.1330 12.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:15:30.09 +37:05:33.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  10.01  05:32:37.25 +41:28:07.3
167.96769   4.42231 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  ASASSN-V J053237.24+412809.6  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.590   V            12.300   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits -crosshair 4279.06104 1077.23425 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits -crosshair 4274.23633 1070.19934 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4296.38916 1066.11255 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4299.17480 1064.27686 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 32 37.25 +41 28 07.3          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 32 37.24 +41 28 07.3          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 32 37.26 +41 28 07.4          10.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 32 37.25 +41 28 07.3  10.0 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J053237.24+412809.6,2461093.6330,10.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J053237.24+412809.6 20260222.1330 10.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:32:37.25 +41:28:07.3 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  11.13  05:33:58.85 +41:59:13.3
167.66756   4.91583 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  NSV 2120                      
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.070   g       Y     4.360   g         2458597.75980        187.628972400000                                
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits -crosshair 4138.89160 755.73712 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits -crosshair 4134.16406 748.70099 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 4164.34717 741.17542 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 4167.13477 739.33533 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 33 58.85 +41 59 13.3          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 33 58.82 +41 59 12.9          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 33 58.87 +41 59 13.7          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 22.1330*  05 33 58.85 +41 59 13.3  11.1 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 2120,2461093.6330,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 2120 20260222.1330 11.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:33:58.85 +41:59:13.3 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.46  04:51:07.88 +33:28:31.1
169.57695  -6.92265 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:51:07.88 +33:28:31.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9262.20312 5983.04199 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9265.59766 5981.11670 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 07.88 +33 28 31.1          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 07.95 +33 28 31.9          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 07.80 +33 28 30.2          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 07.88 +33 28 31.1  14.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:07.88 +33:28:31.1 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.39  04:55:24.30 +33:07:04.9
170.42052  -6.45023 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J073.8485+33.1164        | 04:55:24.30 +33:07:04.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8717.16602 6217.54834 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8720.84766 6215.69922 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 55 24.30 +33 07 04.9          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 55 24.43 +33 07 05.9          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 55 24.16 +33 07 03.8          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 55 24.30 +33 07 04.9  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J073.8485+33.1164,2461093.6330,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J073.8485+33.1164 20260222.1330 14.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:55:24.30 +33:07:04.9 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.40  04:52:37.18 +41:39:20.0
163.41315  -1.51480 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:52:37.18 +41:39:20.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F2 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8856.51855 989.14520 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8860.46680 986.57727 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 52 37.18 +41 39 20.0          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 52 37.49 +41 39 18.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 52 36.88 +41 39 21.1          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 52 37.18 +41 39 20.0  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:52:37.18 +41:39:20.0 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.39  04:50:10.80 +40:22:24.8
164.10935  -2.68581 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:50:10.80 +40:22:24.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G6 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9176.13672 1758.34912 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9179.15234 1755.79736 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 10.80 +40 22 24.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 10.81 +40 22 23.9          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 10.79 +40 22 25.8          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 10.80 +40 22 24.8  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:10.80 +40:22:24.8 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.31  04:50:09.54 +39:18:39.3
164.92547  -3.36774 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.8" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.5271+39.3112        | 04:50:09.54 +39:18:39.3 (user input)  | MSINE (ATLAS)    |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9208.33203 2407.45898 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9210.05664 2404.95630 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 09.54 +39 18 39.3          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 09.17 +39 18 38.4          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 09.91 +39 18 40.2          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 09.54 +39 18 39.3  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.5271+39.3112,2461093.6330,14.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.5271+39.3112 20260222.1330 14.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:09.54 +39:18:39.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.31  05:00:04.56 +42:09:51.9
163.88399  -0.11422 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" and 2.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  Gaia DR3 201969501365527680   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.360   G            13.390   G                                0.017869800000   B                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 7993.09619 712.50623 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 7994.92285 710.51929 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 00 04.56 +42 09 51.9          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 00 04.28 +42 09 52.3          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 00 04.84 +42 09 51.4          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 00 04.56 +42 09 51.9  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 201969501365527680,2461093.6330,14.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 201969501365527680 20260222.1330 14.31CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:04.56 +42:09:51.9 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.37  04:56:37.57 +43:02:07.7
162.80701  -0.07092 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
16"  Gaia DR3 205124962297779840   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.400   G            13.420   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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8369.68359 164.94090 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8373.12793 163.07381 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 56 37.57 +43 02 07.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 56 37.65 +43 02 09.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 56 37.48 +43 02 05.5          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 56 37.57 +43 02 07.7  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 205124962297779840,2461093.6330,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 205124962297779840 20260222.1330 14.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:56:37.57 +43:02:07.7 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.40  05:00:27.09 +43:03:45.5
163.21938   0.49396 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J075.1088+43.0624        | 05:00:27.09 +43:03:45.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 7939.79834 163.60580 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 7942.76758 161.19310 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 00 27.09 +43 03 45.5          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 00 27.12 +43 03 44.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 00 27.06 +43 03 46.3          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 00 27.09 +43 03 45.5  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J075.1088+43.0624,2461093.6330,14.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J075.1088+43.0624 20260222.1330 14.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:27.09 +43:03:45.5 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.40  04:54:01.16 +41:45:52.2
163.49399  -1.24356 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J073.4949+41.7688        | 04:54:01.16 +41:45:52.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8693.47852 929.77600 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8695.52441 928.41260 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 54 01.16 +41 45 52.2          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 54 00.99 +41 45 54.2          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 54 01.33 +41 45 50.2          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 54 01.16 +41 45 52.2  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J073.4949+41.7688,2461093.6330,14.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J073.4949+41.7688 20260222.1330 14.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:54:01.16 +41:45:52.2 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.44  04:51:06.18 +40:09:35.9
164.38646  -2.68649 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:51:06.18 +40:09:35.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9073.08789 1894.39062 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9075.67188 1892.39294 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 06.18 +40 09 35.9          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 06.05 +40 09 36.4          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 06.31 +40 09 35.4          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 06.18 +40 09 35.9  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:06.18 +40:09:35.9 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.46  04:51:36.68 +36:17:08.5
167.44967  -5.06997 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.9007+36.2840        | 04:51:36.68 +36:17:08.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9118.46973 4261.49121 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9121.54395 4259.64062 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 36.68 +36 17 08.5          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 36.66 +36 17 09.4          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 36.69 +36 17 07.7          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 36.68 +36 17 08.5  14.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.9007+36.2840,2461093.6330,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.9007+36.2840 20260222.1330 14.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:36.68 +36:17:08.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.29  04:50:53.95 +40:10:12.0
164.35388  -2.71011 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 3.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
22"  Gaia DR3 200172070431494400   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.340   G            15.370   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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9096.63574 1886.88879 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9099.76172 1885.11255 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 53.95 +40 10 12.0          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 53.96 +40 10 13.4          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 53.93 +40 10 10.7          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 53.95 +40 10 12.0  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 200172070431494400,2461093.6330,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 200172070431494400 20260222.1330 14.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:53.95 +40:10:12.0 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.26  04:51:37.04 +39:34:30.3
164.90114  -2.98243 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:51:37.04 +39:34:30.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K5 (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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9027.05566 2254.06226 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9029.82324 2253.00391 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 37.04 +39 34 30.3          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 36.91 +39 34 33.7          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 37.18 +39 34 26.9          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 37.04 +39 34 30.3  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:37.04 +39:34:30.3 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.39  04:54:36.14 +43:05:26.8
162.53204  -0.32408 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J073.6346+43.0964        | 04:54:36.14 +43:05:26.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8597.57812 120.62690 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8600.06250 118.51660 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 54 36.14 +43 05 26.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 54 35.95 +43 05 27.9          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 54 36.33 +43 05 25.8          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 54 36.14 +43 05 26.8  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J073.6346+43.0964,2461093.6330,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J073.6346+43.0964 20260222.1330 14.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:54:36.14 +43:05:26.8 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.22  04:51:54.52 +40:44:18.7
164.03723  -2.20019 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.3" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
23"  Gaia DR3 200294562899647232   
Type: E
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.080   G            18.280   G                                0.244699000000                                
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8962.13477 1545.53833 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8966.19531 1543.83240 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 54.52 +40 44 18.7          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 54.85 +40 44 20.4          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 54.19 +40 44 17.0          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 54.52 +40 44 18.7  14.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 200294562899647232,2461093.6330,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 200294562899647232 20260222.1330 14.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:54.52 +40:44:18.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.35  04:58:31.13 +41:47:04.8
164.00323  -0.57656 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J074.6310+41.7821        | 04:58:31.13 +41:47:04.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8175.77051 938.55389 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8178.82715 936.76642 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 58 31.13 +41 47 04.8          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 58 31.15 +41 47 05.8          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 58 31.10 +41 47 03.7          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 58 31.13 +41 47 04.8  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J074.6310+41.7821,2461093.6330,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J074.6310+41.7821 20260222.1330 14.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:31.13 +41:47:04.8 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.41  04:50:53.15 +39:06:11.6
165.17567  -3.39173 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" and 4.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:50:53.15 +39:06:11.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9126.61621 2538.90137 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9129.56641 2535.71191 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 53.15 +39 06 11.6          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 53.00 +39 06 08.6          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 53.30 +39 06 14.5          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 53.15 +39 06 11.6  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:53.15 +39:06:11.6 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.39  04:49:41.01 +42:33:14.8
162.37336  -1.36154 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.4283+42.5452        | 04:49:41.01 +42:33:14.8 (user input)  | LPV (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9170.52246 417.98511 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9173.25586 416.66269 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 49 41.01 +42 33 14.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 49 41.00 +42 33 16.9          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 49 41.03 +42 33 12.7          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 49 41.01 +42 33 14.8  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.4283+42.5452,2461093.6330,14.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.4283+42.5452 20260222.1330 14.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:49:41.01 +42:33:14.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.34  04:50:27.33 +36:44:54.8
166.94263  -4.95578 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:50:27.33 +36:44:54.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.648+/-0.156 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9248.10547 3972.86670 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9252.13574 3970.86475 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 27.33 +36 44 54.8          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 27.56 +36 44 55.3          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 27.10 +36 44 54.2          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 27.33 +36 44 54.8  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.34,0.05,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
target 20260222.1330 14.34CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:27.33 +36:44:54.8 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.21  04:51:30.48 +39:49:54.5
164.68931  -2.83548 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J072.8705+39.8313        | 04:51:30.48 +39:49:54.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9033.02930 2097.46924 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9036.64941 2094.98975 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 30.48 +39 49 54.5          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 30.62 +39 49 53.7          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 30.34 +39 49 55.2          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 30.48 +39 49 54.5  14.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J072.8705+39.8313,2461093.6330,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J072.8705+39.8313 20260222.1330 14.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:30.48 +39:49:54.5 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.25  04:52:34.63 +40:37:25.9
164.20640  -2.17500 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:52:34.63 +40:37:25.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8887.02148 1619.85461 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8890.02539 1617.40820 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 52 34.63 +40 37 25.9          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 52 34.61 +40 37 25.2          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 52 34.66 +40 37 26.6          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 52 34.63 +40 37 25.9  14.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.25CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:52:34.63 +40:37:25.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.36  04:50:28.73 +39:15:25.7
165.00651  -3.35442 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:50:28.73 +39:15:25.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9170.99512 2442.12158 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9173.91016 2439.83350 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 50 28.73 +39 15 25.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 50 28.65 +39 15 25.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 50 28.80 +39 15 25.9          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 50 28.73 +39 15 25.7  14.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.36,0.05,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
target 20260222.1330 14.36CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:28.73 +39:15:25.7 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.30  04:51:57.36 +37:53:15.7
166.24971  -4.00213 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 198663063739128832   
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.240   G            13.260   G                                                 F                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9031.17090 3285.50000 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9034.62500 3283.27539 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 04 51 57.36 +37 53 15.7          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 04 51 57.49 +37 53 15.5          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 04 51 57.23 +37 53 15.9          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  04 51 57.36 +37 53 15.7  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 198663063739128832,2461093.6330,14.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 198663063739128832 20260222.1330 14.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:57.36 +37:53:15.7 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.29  05:03:14.75 +42:37:27.1
163.87978   0.63001 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:03:14.75 +42:37:27.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits


Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 7629.04736 439.64520 image    wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 7632.44385 438.38611 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E

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 22.13304 05 03 14.75 +42 37 27.1          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13277 05 03 14.90 +42 37 29.6          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13330 05 03 14.60 +42 37 24.7          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1330*  05 03 14.75 +42 37 27.1  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6330,14.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1330 14.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_211237_TTUQ2b1x1_31389_0c2PZl2E/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:03:14.75 +42:37:27.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-11-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1330  2461093.6330  14.36  04:53:40.02 +41:39:46.3
163.53132  -1.35871 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:53:40.02 +41:39:46.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K5 (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.