Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.88  05:29:54.90 +34:14:26.1
173.73072   0.01962 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 6.6 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 182592979747580160  | 05:29:52.92 +34:14:18.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: OB 1965LS....C05....0H LS V +34 43                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8740.15918 716.64447 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8741.03613 710.15039 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 29 54.90 +34 14 26.1          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 29 54.95 +34 14 27.1          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 29 54.84 +34 14 25.2          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 22.1343*  05 29 54.90 +34 14 26.1  11.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 182592979747580160,2461093.6343,11.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182592979747580160 20260222.1343 11.88CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:29:54.90 +34:14:26.1 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.63  05:26:02.17 +30:57:29.8
176.00854  -2.48144 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 6.8 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 J081.5163+30.9609        | 05:26:01.65 +30:57:30.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 243465                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9260.73242 2717.42847 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9261.54004 2710.70459 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 26 02.17 +30 57 29.8          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 26 02.22 +30 57 29.9          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 26 02.13 +30 57 29.8          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 26 02.17 +30 57 29.8  11.6 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 J081.5163+30.9609,2461093.6343,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J081.5163+30.9609 20260222.1343 11.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:26:02.17 +30:57:29.8 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.30  05:24:31.07 +30:49:40.0
175.93430  -2.82441 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3447043926030010880 | 05:24:31.53 +30:49:42.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 243234                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9464.49902 2793.79224 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9465.05859 2787.01685 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 31.07 +30 49 40.0          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 31.07 +30 49 39.8          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 31.07 +30 49 40.2          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 24 31.07 +30 49 40.0  11.3 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 3447043926030010880,2461093.6343,11.30,0.05,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 3447043926030010880 20260222.1343 11.30CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:31.07 +30:49:40.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.31  06:20:21.38 +25:36:49.2
186.69563   5.08407 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
40 Harmonia                 8      2       8  10.5    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 1848.36694 5626.57861 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 1848.85120 5619.74805 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 20 21.38 +25 36 49.2          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 20 21.37 +25 36 49.4          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 20 21.39 +25 36 49.0          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  06 20 21.38 +25 36 49.2  11.3 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.6343,11.31,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.1343 11.31CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:20:21.38 +25:36:49.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.22  05:30:24.82 +35:04:14.1
173.09446   0.56239 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 6.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  Gaia DR3 183057214172349824   
Type: BCEP
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.050   G            10.100   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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8676.55176 207.12540 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8677.43457 200.51311 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 30 24.82 +35 04 14.1          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 30 24.99 +35 04 14.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 30 24.65 +35 04 14.1          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 30 24.82 +35 04 14.1  11.2 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 183057214172349824,2461093.6343,11.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 183057214172349824 20260222.1343 11.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:24.82 +35:04:14.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.55  06:33:16.66 +31:35:29.5
182.59262  10.30358 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  AL Aur                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.000   V            17.500   V         2456562.00000        388.000000000000   M7e                          
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 558.11841 1807.97375 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 558.57233 1801.15955 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 33 16.66 +31 35 29.5          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 33 16.66 +31 35 29.5          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 33 16.65 +31 35 29.6          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  06 33 16.66 +31 35 29.5  11.6 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
AL Aur,2461093.6343,11.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AL Aur 20260222.1343 11.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:16.66 +31:35:29.5 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.72  05:24:21.73 +31:55:02.3
175.01322  -2.24008 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 6.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3447440952806114688 | 05:24:18.25 +31:54:53.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 243183                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9474.59082 2126.69800 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9474.48633 2119.95581 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 21.73 +31 55 02.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 21.54 +31 55 02.4          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 21.92 +31 55 02.2          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 22.1343*  05 24 21.73 +31 55 02.3  11.7 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 3447440952806114688,2461093.6343,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3447440952806114688 20260222.1343 11.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:21.73 +31:55:02.3 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.83  05:24:17.14 +33:00:01.3
174.10800  -1.64444 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 180915228081862912  | 05:24:17.79 +33:00:01.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 243160                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9474.39746 1462.65027 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9474.81543 1455.72827 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 17.14 +33 00 01.3          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 17.13 +33 00 00.7          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 17.14 +33 00 02.0          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 24 17.14 +33 00 01.3  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
Gaia DR3 180915228081862912,2461093.6343,11.83,0.05,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 180915228081862912 20260222.1343 11.83CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:17.14 +33:00:01.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  11.99  05:27:07.64 +34:04:20.2
173.55120  -0.55369 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
19"  Gaia DR3 182612908395657216   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.000   G            13.020   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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9097.78906 813.58331 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9098.34570 806.77863 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 27 07.64 +34 04 20.2          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 27 07.54 +34 04 20.6          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 27 07.74 +34 04 19.8          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 27 07.64 +34 04 20.2  12.0 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
Gaia DR3 182612908395657216,2461093.6343,11.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182612908395657216 20260222.1343 11.99CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:07.64 +34:04:20.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.10  05:24:39.13 +32:33:58.8
174.51045  -1.82471 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.6 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 180884476116203648  | 05:24:39.81 +32:33:59.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 243230                        
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9429.90918 1729.99524 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9430.53809 1723.42004 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 39.13 +32 33 58.8          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 39.15 +32 33 59.3          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 39.12 +32 33 58.2          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 24 39.13 +32 33 58.8  12.1 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
Gaia DR3 180884476116203648,2461093.6343,12.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 180884476116203648 20260222.1343 12.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:39.13 +32:33:58.8 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.06  05:25:08.99 +34:18:15.0
173.13028  -0.76310 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 7.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 182727773000882048  | 05:25:09.51 +34:18:15.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A3IV (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9351.06348 664.58618 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9351.77734 657.56470 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 25 08.99 +34 18 15.0          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 25 08.96 +34 18 14.5          12.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 25 09.02 +34 18 15.4          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 22.1343*  05 25 08.99 +34 18 15.0  12.1 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
Gaia DR3 182727773000882048,2461093.6343,12.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182727773000882048 20260222.1343 12.06CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:25:08.99 +34:18:15.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.12  06:01:58.24 +29:02:16.4
181.72389   3.13451 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J090.4875+29.0355        | 06:01:58.24 +29:02:16.4 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 4493.40283 3759.06641 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 4494.80762 3751.85034 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 01 58.24 +29 02 16.4          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 01 58.43 +29 02 14.8          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 01 58.05 +29 02 18.0          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  06 01 58.24 +29 02 16.4  12.1 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
ATO J090.4875+29.0355,2461093.6343,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J090.4875+29.0355 20260222.1343 12.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:01:58.24 +29:02:16.4 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.28  06:01:46.18 +28:13:19.9
182.41304   2.69450 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 6.4 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 J090.4391+28.2210        | 06:01:46.18 +28:13:19.9 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 4488.28418 4252.43652 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 4489.18701 4246.07080 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 01 46.18 +28 13 19.9          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 01 46.28 +28 13 20.9          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 01 46.08 +28 13 19.0          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 22.1343*  06 01 46.18 +28 13 19.9  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 J090.4391+28.2210,2461093.6343,12.28,0.05,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 J090.4391+28.2210 20260222.1343 12.28CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:01:46.18 +28:13:19.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.27  05:46:00.59 +27:16:14.6
181.46673  -0.79369 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
42 Isis                     6     -1       6  12.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 6570.42383 4932.45752 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 6570.87988 4925.64746 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 46 00.59 +27 16 14.6          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 46 00.58 +27 16 14.7          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 46 00.59 +27 16 14.6          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 22.1343*  05 46 00.59 +27 16 14.6  12.3 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.6343,12.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.1343 12.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:46:00.59 +27:16:14.6 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.37  06:27:41.18 +28:59:20.2
184.42155   8.07411 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3435142335429773440 | 06:27:41.62 +28:59:59.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M2 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 1092.16858 3476.04321 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 1092.63049 3469.17358 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 27 41.18 +28 59 20.2          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 27 41.17 +28 59 20.0          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 27 41.18 +28 59 20.4          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 22.1343*  06 27 41.18 +28 59 20.2  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
Gaia DR3 3435142335429773440,2461093.6343,12.37,0.05,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 3435142335429773440 20260222.1343 12.37CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:41.18 +28:59:20.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  12.43  05:56:40.51 +33:11:23.8
177.54682   4.20553 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J089.1709+33.1885        | 05:56:40.51 +33:11:23.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: K4 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 5327.42285 1293.16138 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 5327.89404 1286.29578 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 56 40.51 +33 11 23.8          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 56 40.49 +33 11 23.4          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 56 40.52 +33 11 24.2          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 56 40.51 +33 11 23.8  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 J089.1709+33.1885,2461093.6343,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J089.1709+33.1885 20260222.1343 12.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:40.51 +33:11:23.8 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343   9.34  05:56:03.83 +32:09:17.1
178.38142   3.57718 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  AY Aur                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.800   V            16.000   V         2454196.00000        384.300000000000   M6                           
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits -crosshair 5319.78516 1902.94019 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits -crosshair 5313.80908 1897.28650 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 5371.88867 1923.60645 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 5372.41699 1916.86023 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 56 03.83 +32 09 17.1           9.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 56 03.82 +32 09 17.2           9.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 56 03.84 +32 09 17.0           9.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 56 03.83 +32 09 17.1   9.3 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
AY Aur,2461093.6343,9.34,0.05,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
AY Aur 20260222.1343 9.34CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:03.83 +32:09:17.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343   9.20  06:10:19.23 +33:36:25.9
178.56710   6.89873 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  [D2006] LCG21                 
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.260   V       Y     0.360   w                                                                              
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits -crosshair 3540.93262 974.85449 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits -crosshair 3535.00977 968.98163 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 3624.27466 920.78992 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 3624.75659 914.03870 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 10 19.23 +33 36 25.9           9.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 10 19.23 +33 36 25.8           9.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 10 19.23 +33 36 26.1           9.2 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 22.1343*  06 10 19.23 +33 36 25.9   9.2 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
[D2006] LCG21,2461093.6343,9.20,0.05,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
[D2006] LCG21 20260222.1343 9.20CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:10:19.23 +33:36:25.9 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  10.56  05:48:53.88 +28:51:12.5
180.44246   0.57084 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  HK Aur                        
Type: LB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.600   pg           15.400   pg                                                M3                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits -crosshair 6241.02979 3894.46069 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits -crosshair 6234.88818 3888.90918 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 6215.67822 3959.53418 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 6216.10986 3952.78052 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 48 53.88 +28 51 12.5          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 48 53.86 +28 51 12.6          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 48 53.89 +28 51 12.3          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 48 53.88 +28 51 12.5  10.6 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
HK Aur,2461093.6343,10.56,0.05,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
HK Aur 20260222.1343 10.56CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:48:53.88 +28:51:12.5 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343   7.77  05:42:09.57 +32:02:22.5
176.96617   0.99171 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  U Aur                         
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     7.500   V            15.500   V         2443579.00000        408.090000000000   M7e-M9e                      
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits -crosshair 7098.59082 1963.42993 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits -crosshair 7092.58984 1957.96790 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 7154.54297 2056.09839 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 7155.06250 2049.36328 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 42 09.57 +32 02 22.5           7.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 42 09.57 +32 02 22.6           7.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 42 09.57 +32 02 22.5           7.8 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 22.1343*  05 42 09.57 +32 02 22.5   7.8 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
U Aur,2461093.6343,7.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
U Aur 20260222.1343 7.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:42:09.57 +32:02:22.5 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.49  05:25:36.89 +31:29:55.2
175.50963  -2.25418 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J081.4093+31.5036        | 05:25:36.89 +31:29:55.2 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9313.26953 2386.81494 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9312.74707 2378.97632 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 25 36.89 +31 29 55.2          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 25 36.66 +31 29 52.0          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 25 37.13 +31 29 58.4          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 22.1343*  05 25 36.89 +31 29 55.2  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 J081.4093+31.5036,2461093.6343,14.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J081.4093+31.5036 20260222.1343 14.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:25:36.89 +31:29:55.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.42  05:29:42.55 +27:09:20.1
179.62539  -3.91814 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 7.2 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        | target                       | 05:29:42.55 +27:09:20.1 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8788.03125 5043.87402 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8788.70410 5036.73047 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 29 42.55 +27 09 20.1          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 29 42.58 +27 09 19.2          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 29 42.52 +27 09 21.0          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 22.1343*  05 29 42.55 +27 09 20.1  14.4 U             Tau       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,2461093.6343,14.42,0.05,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 20260222.1343 14.42CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:29:42.55 +27:09:20.1 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.30  05:24:44.98 +30:55:29.8
175.88170  -2.72873 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J081.1868+30.9158        | 05:24:44.98 +30:55:29.8 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9432.22461 2735.19775 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9433.09180 2728.06812 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 44.98 +30 55 29.8          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 45.03 +30 55 28.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 44.93 +30 55 30.8          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 24 44.98 +30 55 29.8  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 J081.1868+30.9158,2461093.6343,14.30,0.05,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
ATO J081.1868+30.9158 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:44.98 +30:55:29.8 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.31  05:31:37.36 +34:35:50.7
173.62616   0.50995 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 6.0 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 J082.9045+34.5986        | 05:31:37.36 +34:35:50.7 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8522.58105 500.23679 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8523.18945 494.31119 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 31 37.36 +34 35 50.7          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 31 37.34 +34 35 53.4          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 31 37.38 +34 35 47.9          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 31 37.36 +34 35 50.7  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
ATO J082.9045+34.5986,2461093.6343,14.31,0.05,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 J082.9045+34.5986 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:31:37.36 +34:35:50.7 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.48  05:27:03.40 +27:07:32.5
179.32429  -4.42700 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 7.0 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                       | 05:27:03.40 +27:07:32.5 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9154.29492 5062.53857 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9154.13770 5055.54883 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 27 03.40 +27 07 32.5          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 27 03.24 +27 07 32.0          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 27 03.55 +27 07 33.0          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 27 03.40 +27 07 32.5  14.5 U             Tau       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,2461093.6343,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1343 14.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:03.40 +27:07:32.5 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.36  06:19:55.20 +25:06:33.0
187.09768   4.76192 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J094.9861+25.1051        | 06:19:55.20 +25:06:33.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F4 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.413+/-0.056 (G)
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 1875.43506 5939.78223 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 1875.98828 5932.62598 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 06 19 55.20 +25 06 33.0          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 06 19 55.17 +25 06 32.2          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 06 19 55.24 +25 06 33.8          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 22.1343*  06 19 55.20 +25 06 33.0  14.4 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J094.9861+25.1051,2461093.6343,14.36,0.05,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
ATO J094.9861+25.1051 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:19:55.20 +25:06:33.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.37  05:30:47.89 +34:15:04.6
173.82226   0.17788 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.5" and 6.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
1642 Hill                  -149    -36     154  15.6    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8626.93555 711.58618 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8628.78613 705.18030 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 30 47.89 +34 15 04.6          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 30 48.18 +34 15 05.7          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 30 47.61 +34 15 03.5          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 22.1343*  05 30 47.89 +34 15 04.6  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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461093.6343,14.37,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:47.89 +34:15:04.6 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.12  05:31:25.43 +34:46:45.1
173.45170   0.57538 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 7.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
14"  Gaia DR3 182990865517603840   
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.450   G            13.490   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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8547.57422 388.86179 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8549.25195 381.55960 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 31 25.43 +34 46 45.1          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 31 25.65 +34 46 43.9          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 31 25.21 +34 46 46.3          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 22.1343*  05 31 25.43 +34 46 45.1  14.1 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
Gaia DR3 182990865517603840,2461093.6343,14.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182990865517603840 20260222.1343 14.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:31:25.43 +34:46:45.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.26  05:34:07.33 +28:54:12.2
178.69032  -2.14862 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:34:07.33 +28:54:12.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8186.26074 3974.61865 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8187.39502 3966.77100 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 34 07.33 +28 54 12.2          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 34 07.46 +28 54 09.0          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 34 07.21 +28 54 15.3          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 34 07.33 +28 54 12.2  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,2461093.6343,14.26,0.05,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 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:34:07.33 +28:54:12.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.15  05:29:15.93 +32:48:37.4
174.84864  -0.88267 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 6.5 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 J082.3249+32.8095        | 05:29:15.93 +32:48:37.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8827.04297 1591.48511 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8827.87305 1585.03088 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 29 15.93 +32 48 37.4          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 29 15.97 +32 48 38.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 29 15.89 +32 48 36.4          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 29 15.93 +32 48 37.4  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 J082.3249+32.8095,2461093.6343,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J082.3249+32.8095 20260222.1343 14.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:29:15.93 +32:48:37.4 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.34  05:37:03.63 +35:04:58.3
173.82325   1.71068 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 6.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
22"  ZTF J053703.18+350519.3       
Type: RS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.376   r       Y     0.221   r         2458466.83100          0.226530100000                                
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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 7836.96094 206.46950 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 7838.57861 199.93401 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 37 03.63 +35 04 58.3          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 37 03.79 +35 04 59.6          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 37 03.46 +35 04 56.9          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 22.1343*  05 37 03.63 +35 04 58.3  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
ZTF J053703.18+350519.3,2461093.6343,14.34,0.05,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
ZTF J053703.18+350519.3 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:37:03.63 +35:04:58.3 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.29  05:25:24.40 +30:00:34.0
176.72066  -3.12391 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 6.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  Gaia DR3 3446569525418565632  
Type: DSCT|GDOR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.850   G            13.870   G                                                 B                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9352.94141 3296.07959 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9353.52637 3289.29858 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 25 24.40 +30 00 34.0          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 25 24.45 +30 00 34.0          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 25 24.35 +30 00 33.9          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 22.1343*  05 25 24.40 +30 00 34.0  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 3446569525418565632,2461093.6343,14.29,0.05,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 3446569525418565632 20260222.1343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:25:24.40 +30:00:34.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.19  05:26:29.28 +27:23:05.1
179.03776  -4.38864 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 6.6 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                       | 05:26:29.28 +27:23:05.1 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9230.07129 4903.36328 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9231.06152 4896.84863 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 26 29.28 +27 23 05.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 26 29.12 +27 23 05.6          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 26 29.44 +27 23 04.6          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 22.1343*  05 26 29.28 +27 23 05.1  14.2 U             Tau       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,2461093.6343,14.19,0.05,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
target 20260222.1343 14.19CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:26:29.28 +27:23:05.1 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.14  05:27:01.17 +27:22:22.9
179.11314  -4.29693 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 6.3 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                       | 05:27:01.17 +27:22:22.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9157.12891 4910.52197 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9157.64160 4904.21191 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 27 01.17 +27 22 22.9          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 27 01.12 +27 22 24.5          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 27 01.22 +27 22 21.4          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 22.1343*  05 27 01.17 +27 22 22.9  14.1 U             Tau       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,2461093.6343,14.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1343 14.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:01.17 +27:22:22.9 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.15  05:28:00.46 +33:51:13.0
173.83446  -0.52359 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 6.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:28:00.46 +33:51:13.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.983+/-0.052 (M)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8985.97949 949.83911 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8986.41211 943.41101 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 28 00.46 +33 51 13.0          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 28 00.41 +33 51 14.1          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 28 00.51 +33 51 11.9          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 28 00.46 +33 51 13.0  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,2461093.6343,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1343 14.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:00.46 +33:51:13.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.92  05:27:34.15 +33:15:23.6
174.28015  -0.93129 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J081.8979+33.2581        | 05:27:34.15 +33:15:23.6 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9045.08301 1315.09595 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9046.54590 1308.06848 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 27 34.15 +33 15 23.6          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 27 34.34 +33 15 22.9          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 27 33.96 +33 15 24.2          13.8 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 22.1343*  05 27 34.15 +33 15 23.6  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J081.8979+33.2581,2461093.6343,13.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J081.8979+33.2581 20260222.1343 13.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:27:34.15 +33:15:23.6 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.98  05:24:26.05 +31:03:20.8
175.73530  -2.71130 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.6 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 J081.1053+31.0569        | 05:24:26.05 +31:03:20.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 9473.46875 2654.11719 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 9474.06641 2647.54248 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 24 26.05 +31 03 20.8          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 24 26.04 +31 03 21.3          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 24 26.05 +31 03 20.2          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 24 26.05 +31 03 20.8  14.0 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
ATO J081.1053+31.0569,2461093.6343,13.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J081.1053+31.0569 20260222.1343 13.98CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:26.05 +31:03:20.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.92  05:31:54.68 +34:00:28.9
174.15200   0.23711 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J082.9858+34.0015        | 05:31:54.68 +34:00:28.9 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8484.83984 862.90991 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8485.66016 855.72040 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 31 54.68 +34 00 28.9          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 31 54.71 +34 00 27.7          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 31 54.64 +34 00 30.1          13.8 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 22.1343*  05 31 54.68 +34 00 28.9  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J082.9858+34.0015,2461093.6343,13.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J082.9858+34.0015 20260222.1343 13.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:31:54.68 +34:00:28.9 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.88  05:28:39.69 +32:50:32.2
174.75188  -0.97074 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 6.3 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                       | 05:28:39.69 +32:50:32.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K3 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8905.77832 1570.82593 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8905.57812 1564.55249 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 28 39.69 +32 50 32.2          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 28 39.49 +32 50 33.7          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 28 39.89 +32 50 30.7          13.7 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 22.1343*  05 28 39.69 +32 50 32.2  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6343,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1343 13.88CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:39.69 +32:50:32.2 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.90  05:28:21.38 +29:28:12.6
177.52598  -2.89147 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 7.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  NSV 1992                      
Type: CST
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.100   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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8960.43848 3629.48120 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8960.96777 3622.34570 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 28 21.38 +29 28 12.6          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 28 21.44 +29 28 11.7          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 28 21.32 +29 28 13.5          13.8 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 22.1343*  05 28 21.38 +29 28 12.6  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 1992,2461093.6343,13.90,0.05,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 1992 20260222.1343 13.90CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:21.38 +29:28:12.6 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.95  05:28:47.33 +31:36:05.0
175.80056  -1.63510 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 7.3 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                       | 05:28:47.33 +31:36:05.0 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8893.15234 2329.78271 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8893.96094 2322.51587 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 28 47.33 +31 36 05.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 28 47.40 +31 36 03.5          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 28 47.27 +31 36 06.5          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1343*  05 28 47.33 +31 36 05.0  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6343,13.95,0.05,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 20260222.1343 13.95CV 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:47.33 +31:36:05.0 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.88  05:28:43.33 +33:20:08.1
174.34810  -0.68700 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 6.5 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                       | 05:28:43.33 +33:20:08.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8895.53223 1269.08423 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8896.43848 1262.65417 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 28 43.33 +33 20 08.1          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 28 43.39 +33 20 09.2          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 28 43.27 +33 20 07.0          13.8 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 22.1343*  05 28 43.33 +33 20 08.1  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6343,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1343 13.88CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:43.33 +33:20:08.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  14.04  05:30:37.62 +32:17:02.7
175.44600  -0.93332 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J082.6626+32.2879        | 05:30:37.62 +32:17:02.7 (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8650.64746 1915.68030 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8651.15137 1907.91003 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn

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 22.13426 05 30 37.62 +32 17 02.7          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13399 05 30 37.61 +32 16 59.7          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.13454 05 30 37.64 +32 17 05.6          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 22.1343*  05 30 37.62 +32 17 02.7  14.0 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
ATO J082.6626+32.2879,2461093.6343,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J082.6626+32.2879 20260222.1343 14.04CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:30:37.62 +32:17:02.7 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1343  2461093.6343  13.97  05:28:10.95 +30:29:28.5
176.65376  -2.35774 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 6.5 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 J082.0602+30.4909        | 05:28:10.95 +30:29:28.5 (user input)  | NSINE (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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits


Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 8978.40527 3005.99731 image    wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 8978.83984 2999.51343 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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0056.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_211445_TTUQ2b1x1_31347_SpJoaHfn/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-13-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh