Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.12  20:26:21.56 +66:28:43.2
100.59723  15.97145 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2246592668352465920 | 20:26:20.48 +66:28:38.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 958                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8950.11914 4773.99121 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8953.70020 4770.55908 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 26 21.56 +66 28 43.2          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 26 21.49 +66 28 42.7          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 26 21.62 +66 28 43.7          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 26 21.56 +66 28 43.2  11.1 U             Cep       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 2246592668352465920,2461093.6488,11.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2246592668352465920 20260222.1488 11.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:26:21.56 +66:28:43.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.93  20:39:55.26 +73:32:07.8
107.47712  18.80194 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2276182686622836480 | 20:39:56.59 +73:32:04.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+73 913                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 7206.97803 793.02753 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 7209.40479 790.62292 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 39 55.26 +73 32 07.8          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 39 54.71 +73 32 09.1          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 39 55.80 +73 32 06.6          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 39 55.26 +73 32 07.8  10.9 U             Cep       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 2276182686622836480,2461093.6488,10.93,0.05,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 2276182686622836480 20260222.1488 10.93CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:39:55.26 +73:32:07.8 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.52  20:30:15.79 +66:44:12.1
101.03975  15.78293 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 5.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2246435128952498432 | 20:30:14.97 +66:44:07.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+66 961                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8677.14746 4683.46436 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8681.12500 4679.94531 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 30 15.79 +66 44 12.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 30 15.90 +66 44 11.4          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 30 15.68 +66 44 12.9          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 30 15.79 +66 44 12.1  10.5 U             Cep       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 2246435128952498432,2461093.6488,10.52,0.05,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 2246435128952498432 20260222.1488 10.52CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:30:15.79 +66:44:12.1 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488   9.87  20:29:33.52 +67:02:15.7
101.26417  16.00383 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 5.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  IN Cep                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.000   V         <  13.800   V         2452471.00000        413.300000000000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8670.19336 4495.17822 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8673.99707 4491.97314 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 29 33.52 +67 02 15.7           9.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 29 33.51 +67 02 15.8           9.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 29 33.53 +67 02 15.7           9.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 29 33.52 +67 02 15.7   9.9 U             Cep       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
IN Cep,2461093.6488,9.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
IN Cep 20260222.1488 9.87CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:29:33.52 +67:02:15.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.37  19:56:26.86 +73:36:58.5
106.00590  21.54366 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  BS Dra                        
Type: EA/DM
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.120   V             9.860   V         2441461.42420          3.364012000000   F5V+F5V                      
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8991.41992 153.61150 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8994.80957 150.10820 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 19 56 26.86 +73 36 58.5          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 19 56 26.51 +73 36 58.9          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 19 56 27.22 +73 36 58.0          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  19 56 26.86 +73 36 58.5  10.4 U             Dra       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
BS Dra,2461093.6488,10.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BS Dra 20260222.1488 10.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:56:26.86 +73:36:58.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.41  20:01:16.49 +72:54:15.9
105.45942  20.93701 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 4.9 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 2287868437938162048 | 20:01:18.24 +72:54:14.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0V 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+72 928                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8957.34766 640.11639 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8960.83691 636.69348 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 01 16.49 +72 54 15.9          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 01 16.23 +72 54 16.3          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 01 16.75 +72 54 15.5          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 01 16.49 +72 54 15.9  10.4 U             Dra       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 2287868437938162048,2461093.6488,10.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2287868437938162048 20260222.1488 10.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:01:16.49 +72:54:15.9 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.32  20:22:25.21 +70:03:41.4
103.60634  18.13809 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2250586644340119936 | 20:22:27.38 +70:03:44.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F2 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+69 1101                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8550.37207 2618.15381 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8553.36133 2614.91797 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 22 25.21 +70 03 41.4          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 22 24.89 +70 03 41.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 22 25.53 +70 03 41.6          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 22 25.21 +70 03 41.4  10.3 U             Dra       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 2250586644340119936,2461093.6488,10.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2250586644340119936 20260222.1488 10.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:22:25.21 +70:03:41.4 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.39  20:27:22.59 +72:44:39.6
106.25888  19.15625 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 3.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2276026422829346304 | 20:27:24.67 +72:44:38.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+72 955                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 7863.55469 1120.15503 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 7866.59326 1117.74976 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 27 22.59 +72 44 39.6          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 27 22.41 +72 44 41.6          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 27 22.77 +72 44 37.7          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 27 22.59 +72 44 39.6  10.4 U             Dra       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 2276026422829346304,2461093.6488,10.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2276026422829346304 20260222.1488 10.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:27:22.59 +72:44:39.6 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.29  20:36:46.02 +65:25:39.3
100.29003  14.50845 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2245492332091730048 | 20:36:44.74 +65:25:31.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8480.24609 5554.70605 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8484.10254 5551.44824 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 36 46.02 +65 25 39.3          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 36 46.27 +65 25 40.4          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 36 45.77 +65 25 38.3          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 36 46.02 +65 25 39.3  10.3 U             Cep       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 2245492332091730048,2461093.6488,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2245492332091730048 20260222.1488 10.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:36:46.02 +65:25:39.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.35  20:14:32.22 +70:50:20.6
103.98160  19.09351 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2251420967507259008 | 20:14:35.21 +70:50:29.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 1926BHarO.834....4L BD+70 1112                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8792.89746 2044.16638 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8796.41797 2041.23218 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 14 32.22 +70 50 20.6          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 14 32.25 +70 50 22.0          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 14 32.18 +70 50 19.2          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 14 32.22 +70 50 20.6  10.3 U             Dra       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 2251420967507259008,2461093.6488,10.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2251420967507259008 20260222.1488 10.35CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:14:32.22 +70:50:20.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.57  20:25:04.46 +72:56:16.7
106.34522  19.40055 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2276082154324264576 | 20:25:07.12 +72:56:15.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A3V 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+72 951                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 7931.05615 978.17828 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 7934.44434 975.06250 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 25 04.46 +72 56 16.7          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 25 04.64 +72 56 16.9          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 25 04.28 +72 56 16.5          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 25 04.46 +72 56 16.7  10.6 U             Dra       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 2276082154324264576,2461093.6488,10.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2276082154324264576 20260222.1488 10.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:25:04.46 +72:56:16.7 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.54  20:25:26.70 +73:13:53.6
106.62915  19.52404 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2276105622025688832 | 20:25:29.19 +73:13:53.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1925sdsl.book.....L BD+72 952                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 7866.43848 810.74341 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 7868.96826 808.03497 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 25 26.70 +73 13 53.6          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 25 26.26 +73 13 54.4          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 25 27.14 +73 13 52.9          10.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 25 26.70 +73 13 53.6  10.5 U             Dra       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 2276105622025688832,2461093.6488,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2276105622025688832 20260222.1488 10.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:25:26.70 +73:13:53.6 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.59  20:30:34.81 +65:27:11.2
 99.94148  15.05649 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 5.1 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 2246206567973292160 | 20:30:33.18 +65:27:02.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: M3 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 38541                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8860.82324 5446.63086 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8864.64746 5443.21240 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 30 34.81 +65 27 11.2          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 30 35.02 +65 27 12.0          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 30 34.61 +65 27 10.4          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 30 34.81 +65 27 11.2  10.6 U             Cep       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 2246206567973292160,2461093.6488,10.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2246206567973292160 20260222.1488 10.59CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:30:34.81 +65:27:11.2 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.79  20:13:51.87 +72:28:28.7
105.48788  19.90710 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2275867367304256384 | 20:13:54.37 +72:28:32.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5V 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+72 944                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8504.87305 1090.47510 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8508.31543 1086.90234 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 13 51.87 +72 28 28.7          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 13 52.06 +72 28 27.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 13 51.67 +72 28 29.5          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 13 51.87 +72 28 28.7  10.8 U             Dra       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 2275867367304256384,2461093.6488,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2275867367304256384 20260222.1488 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:13:51.87 +72:28:28.7 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.79  20:25:40.31 +64:47:48.0
 99.08047  15.13537 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 5.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2244664262398110464 | 20:25:41.36 +64:47:51.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 9275.96777 5753.18896 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 9280.02441 5749.82129 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 25 40.31 +64 47 48.0          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 25 40.36 +64 47 48.0          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 25 40.25 +64 47 47.9          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 25 40.31 +64 47 48.0  10.8 U             Dra       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 2244664262398110464,2461093.6488,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2244664262398110464 20260222.1488 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:25:40.31 +64:47:48.0 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.85  20:03:01.33 +72:37:10.6
105.24126  20.69975 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2275828751254355328 | 20:03:02.72 +72:37:11.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+72 931                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8947.31152 831.99341 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8949.80762 828.20117 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 03 01.33 +72 37 10.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 03 00.99 +72 37 08.6          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 03 01.67 +72 37 12.7          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 03 01.33 +72 37 10.6  10.8 U             Dra       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 2275828751254355328,2461093.6488,10.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2275828751254355328 20260222.1488 10.85CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:01.33 +72:37:10.6 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.79  20:20:36.24 +66:09:01.0
 99.99146  16.29281 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2246479556093764352 | 20:20:39.30 +66:09:04.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 1019                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 9349.32812 4867.63867 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 9353.00977 4864.20752 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 20 36.24 +66 09 01.0          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 20 36.20 +66 09 00.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 20 36.28 +66 09 01.1          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 20 36.24 +66 09 01.0  10.8 U             Dra       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 2246479556093764352,2461093.6488,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2246479556093764352 20260222.1488 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:20:36.24 +66:09:01.0 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.17  19:54:15.53 +73:23:22.0
105.71604  21.59775 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2287952241339914624 | 19:54:17.09 +73:23:19.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5V 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+73 887                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 9134.28711 242.89149 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 9137.27832 239.51241 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 19 54 15.53 +73 23 22.0          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 19 54 16.12 +73 23 21.6          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 19 54 14.94 +73 23 22.4          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 22.1488*  19 54 15.53 +73 23 22.0  11.2 U             Dra       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 2287952241339914624,2461093.6488,11.17,0.05,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 2287952241339914624 20260222.1488 11.17CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:15.53 +73:23:22.0 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.02  20:37:00.01 +65:15:24.6
100.15907  14.39156 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 5.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  ASASSN-V J203659.19+651518.8  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.710   V            12.130   V         2457698.80000         56.400000000000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8489.31348 5659.53174 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8493.23633 5656.19287 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 37 00.01 +65 15 24.6          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 36 59.91 +65 15 23.5          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 37 00.12 +65 15 25.7          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 37 00.01 +65 15 24.6  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J203659.19+651518.8,2461093.6488,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J203659.19+651518.8 20260222.1488 11.02CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:37:00.01 +65:15:24.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.13  20:23:50.97 +69:35:48.2
103.25102  17.79609 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
17"  Gaia DR3 2250353681019455872  
Type: SR|M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.870   G            11.280   G                              531.900000000000   M                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8558.73340 2910.38818 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8561.96289 2906.99048 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 23 50.97 +69 35 48.2          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 23 50.90 +69 35 47.9          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 23 51.04 +69 35 48.4          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 23 50.97 +69 35 48.2  11.1 U             Dra       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 2250353681019455872,2461093.6488,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2250353681019455872 20260222.1488 11.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:23:50.97 +69:35:48.2 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.26  20:20:57.02 +73:41:09.9
106.88280  20.02598 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 4.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2276317587251480832 | 20:20:59.50 +73:41:04.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5III 1948UppAn...2d....S [S48] 140                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 7975.31738 487.63721 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 7978.89404 485.14691 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 20 57.02 +73 41 09.9          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 20 57.22 +73 41 12.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 20 56.82 +73 41 07.6          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 20 57.02 +73 41 09.9  11.3 U             Dra       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 2276317587251480832,2461093.6488,11.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2276317587251480832 20260222.1488 11.26CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:20:57.02 +73:41:09.9 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.71  23:00:10.28 +70:02:27.3
113.64580   9.20135 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  NSVS J2300118+700223          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.433   g       Y     1.459   g         2458438.03500        271.848386400000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 516.32098 2387.11377 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 519.74121 2385.23999 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 23 00 10.28 +70 02 27.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 23 00 10.46 +70 02 27.3          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 23 00 10.11 +70 02 27.3          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  23 00 10.28 +70 02 27.3  11.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2300118+700223,2461093.6488,11.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2300118+700223 20260222.1488 11.71CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:00:10.28 +70:02:27.3 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.46  20:03:44.77 +71:36:25.5
104.29030  20.21554 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2251716426895634560 | 20:03:46.32 +71:36:24.4 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)   SpType: B:k 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+71 994                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 9139.43848 1420.40613 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 9142.61621 1416.93201 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 03 44.77 +71 36 25.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 03 45.11 +71 36 25.2          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 03 44.43 +71 36 25.9          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 03 44.77 +71 36 25.5  11.5 U             Dra       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2251716426895634560,2461093.6488,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2251716426895634560 20260222.1488 11.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:03:44.77 +71:36:25.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.50  20:36:38.77 +68:17:39.4
102.74185  16.12917 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  NSVS J2036382+681740          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.239   R1      Y     3.586   R1                             282.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 8080.36328 3853.97998 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 8083.86279 3850.78467 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 36 38.77 +68 17 39.4          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 36 38.74 +68 17 39.8          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 36 38.79 +68 17 39.0          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 36 38.77 +68 17 39.4  11.5 U             Dra       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2036382+681740,2461093.6488,11.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2036382+681740 20260222.1488 11.50CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:36:38.77 +68:17:39.4 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.52  20:04:23.02 +71:45:46.6
104.46313  20.23794 galactic  Dra  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2251719450555617152 | 20:04:24.35 +71:45:45.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1948UppAn...2d....S BD+71 995                        
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 9076.07031 1342.89465 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 9079.29980 1339.62646 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 04 23.02 +71 45 46.6          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 04 23.23 +71 45 46.9          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 04 22.82 +71 45 46.3          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 04 23.02 +71 45 46.6  11.5 U             Dra       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 2251719450555617152,2461093.6488,11.52,0.05,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 2251719450555617152 20260222.1488 11.52CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:04:23.02 +71:45:46.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.62  20:49:42.41 +72:15:49.0
106.80242  17.48916 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 4.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  NSVS J2049408+721550          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    15.316   g       Y     4.349   g         2458225.43110        322.135335700000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits  wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 6929.59277 1640.12305 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 6932.81885 1636.99329 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 20 49 42.41 +72 15 49.0          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 20 49 42.46 +72 15 48.6          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 20 49 42.35 +72 15 49.4          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  20 49 42.41 +72 15 49.0  11.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2049408+721550,2461093.6488,11.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2049408+721550 20260222.1488 11.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:49:42.41 +72:15:49.0 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.50  21:51:16.86 +71:04:29.5
109.30098  13.14209 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2224563952889561600 | 21:51:17.28 +71:04:31.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4168.19336 2416.09863 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4170.59863 2422.81421 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4048.48145 2517.00171 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4051.65308 2514.16846 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 51 16.86 +71 04 29.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 51 16.77 +71 04 28.4          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 51 16.95 +71 04 30.5          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 22.1488*  21 51 16.86 +71 04 29.5  11.5 U             Cep       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 2224563952889561600,2461093.6488,11.50,0.05,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 2224563952889561600 20260222.1488 11.50CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:51:16.86 +71:04:29.5 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.36  22:32:58.85 +66:54:43.5
109.94492   7.59870 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 4.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V1232 Cep                     
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.750   V            14.480   V                              164.000000000000   M8                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 1276.19348 4158.00928 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 1412.79395 4647.97949 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 1416.47412 4645.83545 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 22 32 58.85 +66 54 43.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 22 32 58.86 +66 54 43.5          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 22 32 58.84 +66 54 43.5          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 22.1488*  22 32 58.85 +66 54 43.5  11.4 U             Cep       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
V1232 Cep,2461093.6488,11.36,0.05,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
V1232 Cep 20260222.1488 11.36CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:32:58.85 +66:54:43.5 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.57  21:35:42.56 +68:39:08.6
106.62246  12.23138 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  NSVS J2135423+683909          
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.526   g       Y     3.614   g         2458471.96190        299.638372300000   C                            
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4699.82178 3994.64209 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4702.39404 4001.25928 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4796.61719 4008.82349 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4800.05371 4006.08667 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 35 42.56 +68 39 08.6          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 35 42.54 +68 39 08.4          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 35 42.59 +68 39 08.7          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 35 42.56 +68 39 08.6  11.6 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J2135423+683909,2461093.6488,11.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J2135423+683909 20260222.1488 11.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:35:42.56 +68:39:08.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.23  21:32:02.72 +65:09:50.2
103.90931   9.94886 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V0555 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.100   V            13.800   V                              147.500000000000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4617.90137 6113.00488 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4620.87451 6119.65137 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5009.48633 6122.41406 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5013.36328 6119.63281 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 32 02.72 +65 09 50.2          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 32 02.75 +65 09 50.2          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 32 02.69 +65 09 50.2          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 22.1488*  21 32 02.72 +65 09 50.2  11.2 U             Cep       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
V0555 Cep,2461093.6488,11.23,0.05,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
V0555 Cep 20260222.1488 11.23CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:02.72 +65:09:50.2 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.66  21:28:06.02 +66:20:29.5
104.44852  11.07563 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  V0545 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.800   V            12.600   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4949.94727 5435.21924 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4952.85010 5441.86426 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5245.32666 5402.98975 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5249.14551 5400.30713 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 28 06.02 +66 20 29.5          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 28 06.02 +66 20 29.6          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 28 06.01 +66 20 29.4          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 28 06.02 +66 20 29.5  10.7 U             Cep       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
V0545 Cep,2461093.6488,10.66,0.05,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
V0545 Cep 20260222.1488 10.66CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:28:06.02 +66:20:29.5 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.29  21:26:54.18 +70:13:15.4
107.18330  13.89240 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  AX Cep                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.000   V            14.000   V         2457724.00000        397.600000000000   C(N)                         
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5283.80225 3119.37402 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5286.31641 3125.88477 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5255.51855 3057.28882 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5258.94678 3054.60205 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 26 54.18 +70 13 15.4          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 26 54.21 +70 13 15.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 26 54.15 +70 13 15.4          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 26 54.18 +70 13 15.4  10.3 U             Cep       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
AX Cep,2461093.6488,10.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AX Cep 20260222.1488 10.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:26:54.18 +70:13:15.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.96  21:44:42.07 +67:49:31.0
106.68309  11.05885 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0579 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.900   V            13.000   V                              105.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4122.50342 4402.66992 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4125.22754 4409.42041 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4279.35303 4495.47803 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4282.95752 4492.90723 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 44 42.07 +67 49 31.0          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 44 42.10 +67 49 31.1          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 44 42.03 +67 49 30.9          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 44 42.07 +67 49 31.0  11.0 U             Cep       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
V0579 Cep,2461093.6488,10.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0579 Cep 20260222.1488 10.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:44:42.07 +67:49:31.0 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.88  21:23:25.12 +69:08:59.2
106.17584  13.36308 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  ASASSN-V J212324.93+690857.9  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.700   g       Y     0.410   g         2458994.02300         39.930000000000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5397.03320 3779.57959 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5399.76416 3786.02881 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5459.96289 3696.78345 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5463.50732 3693.98535 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 23 25.12 +69 08 59.2          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 23 25.18 +69 08 59.1          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 23 25.06 +69 08 59.2          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 23 25.12 +69 08 59.2  10.9 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J212324.93+690857.9,2461093.6488,10.88,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J212324.93+690857.9 20260222.1488 10.88CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:23:25.12 +69:08:59.2 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.90  21:57:33.79 +71:18:24.7
109.85328  12.99796 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V0867 Cep                     
Type: LB:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.100   w            10.700   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3902.05835 2211.59668 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 3904.44580 2218.20679 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 3755.53003 2351.30493 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 3758.80957 2348.97168 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 57 33.79 +71 18 24.7          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 57 33.78 +71 18 24.8          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 57 33.80 +71 18 24.5          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 57 33.79 +71 18 24.7  10.9 U             Cep       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
V0867 Cep,2461093.6488,10.90,0.05,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
V0867 Cep 20260222.1488 10.90CV 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:33.79 +71:18:24.7 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.10  22:26:55.72 +68:25:12.9
110.24271   9.18552 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  BQ Cep                        
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.200   pg           15.000   pg                             146.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 1932.72766 3424.60620 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 1935.27722 3431.63257 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 1966.48779 3833.78320 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 1970.07703 3831.58960 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 22 26 55.72 +68 25 12.9          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 22 26 55.74 +68 25 12.8          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 22 26 55.70 +68 25 13.0          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  22 26 55.72 +68 25 12.9  11.1 U             Cep       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
BQ Cep,2461093.6488,11.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BQ Cep 20260222.1488 11.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:26:55.72 +68:25:12.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.79  21:45:28.22 +66:00:19.7
105.52502   9.63773 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  V0582 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.800   V            12.400   V                              519.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3873.21875 5474.85449 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 3876.16797 5481.62646 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4180.52441 5594.74072 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4184.35596 5592.14404 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 45 28.22 +66 00 19.7          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 45 28.25 +66 00 19.8          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 45 28.18 +66 00 19.6          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 45 28.22 +66 00 19.7  10.8 U             Cep       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
V0582 Cep,2461093.6488,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0582 Cep 20260222.1488 10.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:28.22 +66:00:19.7 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.41  21:16:58.28 +70:15:44.2
106.61994  14.53107 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASASSN-V J211658.04+701543.9  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.940   V            13.440   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5789.09229 3141.01147 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5791.59180 3147.39746 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5761.06348 3007.36206 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5764.43018 3004.52808 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 16 58.28 +70 15 44.2          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 16 58.29 +70 15 44.1          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 16 58.27 +70 15 44.3          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 22.1488*  21 16 58.28 +70 15 44.2  11.4 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J211658.04+701543.9,2461093.6488,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J211658.04+701543.9 20260222.1488 11.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:16:58.28 +70:15:44.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.09  21:17:29.03 +70:30:50.9
106.84238  14.66871 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASASSN-V J211728.75+703050.9  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.510   V            12.800   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5774.28320 2987.89941 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5776.78564 2994.28589 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5725.06104 2857.42651 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5728.40674 2854.66016 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 17 29.03 +70 30 50.9          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 17 29.04 +70 30 51.0          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 17 29.03 +70 30 50.9          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 17 29.03 +70 30 50.9  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J211728.75+703050.9,2461093.6488,11.09,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J211728.75+703050.9 20260222.1488 11.09CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:17:29.03 +70:30:50.9 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.05  21:20:47.91 +71:59:54.6
108.16146  15.47609 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  ASASSN-V J212047.56+715956.6  
Type: L:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.500   V            12.840   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 5686.47266 2083.79980 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 5688.73242 2090.13770 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 5511.94531 1972.01074 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 5515.20557 1969.35144 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 20 47.91 +71 59 54.6          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 20 47.94 +71 59 54.7          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 20 47.89 +71 59 54.5          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 20 47.91 +71 59 54.6  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J212047.56+715956.6,2461093.6488,11.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J212047.56+715956.6 20260222.1488 11.05CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:20:47.91 +71:59:54.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.03  21:38:38.29 +73:03:03.8
109.91340  15.26280 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  ASASSN-V J213838.42+730307.7  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.660   V            13.070   V         2458339.09900        146.738373200000                                
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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4964.68018 1354.63245 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4966.81445 1361.27295 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4692.36279 1349.93335 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4695.54639 1347.41504 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 38 38.29 +73 03 03.8          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 38 38.31 +73 03 03.9          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 38 38.26 +73 03 03.7          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1488*  21 38 38.29 +73 03 03.8  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J213838.42+730307.7,2461093.6488,11.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J213838.42+730307.7 20260222.1488 11.03CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:38.29 +73:03:03.8 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  11.13  21:39:10.31 +68:16:13.8
106.59422  11.73534 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 4.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V0566 Cep                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.500   V            13.000   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.

Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits


Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4475.30273 4192.04980 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits -crosshair 4477.99561 4198.76611 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits -crosshair 4600.84619 4236.60596 image    wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits -crosshair 4604.45361 4234.08008 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/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh

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 22.14883 21 39 10.31 +68 16 13.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14853 21 39 10.36 +68 16 14.2          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.14914 21 39 10.27 +68 16 13.4          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 22.1488*  21 39 10.31 +68 16 13.8  11.1 U             Cep       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
V0566 Cep,2461093.6488,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0566 Cep 20260222.1488 11.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_213641_TTUQ2b1x1_27058_FIgC3WCh/Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:39:10.31 +68:16:13.8 ;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_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-34-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-33-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
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Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1488  2461093.6488  10.05  22:31:29.97 +67:23:50.0
110.07140   8.08894 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  BT Cep                        
Type: LB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.700   pg           13.800   pg                                                                             
The object was not found in astcheck.
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Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.