Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.54  03:03:15.85 +02:54:13.0
174.75396 -46.27927 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1074502033847168    | 03:03:15.48 +02:54:08.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 wl 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 300                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8013.94775 5339.59961 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8006.98584 5336.04248 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 03 15.85 +02 54 13.0          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 03 15.87 +02 54 13.7          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 03 15.82 +02 54 12.3          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 22.1528*  03 03 15.85 +02 54 13.0  11.5 U             Cet       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 1074502033847168,2461093.6528,11.54,0.05,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 1074502033847168 20260222.1528 11.54CV 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:03:15.85 +02:54:13.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.32  03:08:49.45 +10:59:39.3
168.69414 -39.37272 galactic  Ari  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 6.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 15590735580146304   | 03:08:50.05 +10:59:35.8 (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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 7535.32910 365.11780 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 7529.94043 361.23920 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 08 49.45 +10 59 39.3          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 08 49.64 +10 59 39.5          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 08 49.25 +10 59 39.1          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 08 49.45 +10 59 39.3  11.3 U             Ari       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 15590735580146304,2461093.6528,11.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 15590735580146304 20260222.1528 11.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:08:49.45 +10:59:39.3 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.50  03:05:03.70 +01:54:25.8
176.23819 -46.66612 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 674004923466624     | 03:05:04.44 +01:54:33.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+01 535                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 7694.98438 5924.95166 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 7688.44531 5921.43848 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 05 03.70 +01 54 25.8          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 05 03.81 +01 54 26.6          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 05 03.59 +01 54 24.9          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 22.1528*  03 05 03.70 +01 54 25.8  11.5 U             Cet       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 674004923466624,2461093.6528,11.50,0.05,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 674004923466624 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:05:03.70 +01:54:25.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.12  03:01:59.53 +03:47:58.8
173.52748 -45.85546 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.7" and 7.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  BMAM-V877                     
Type: EA
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.550   V            10.930   V         2459150.92300         13.741920000000   F8                           
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8246.97168 4808.23291 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8239.44238 4805.88525 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 01 59.53 +03 47 58.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 01 59.46 +03 48 03.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 01 59.60 +03 47 54.6          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 22.1528*  03 01 59.53 +03 47 58.8  11.1 U             Cet       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
BMAM-V877,2461093.6528,11.12,0.05,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
BMAM-V877 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:01:59.53 +03:47:58.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.93  03:08:30.43 +10:26:48.3
169.08011 -39.83897 galactic  Ari  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 7.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  X Ari                         
Type: RRAB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     8.970   V             9.910   V         2455572.41800          0.651168000000   A8-F4                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 7557.93164 702.10858 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 7551.55811 698.74957 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 08 30.43 +10 26 48.3          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 08 30.50 +10 26 49.5          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 08 30.36 +10 26 47.0          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 08 30.43 +10 26 48.3  10.9 U             Ari       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
X Ari,2461093.6528,10.93,0.05,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
X Ari 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:08:30.43 +10:26:48.3 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.66  03:02:29.86 +05:35:05.8
171.93123 -44.46389 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 6902635215675520    | 03:02:30.44 +05:35:09.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8246.94727 3718.49170 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8239.90234 3714.43359 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 02 29.86 +05 35 05.8          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 02 29.82 +05 35 04.6          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 02 29.90 +05 35 06.9          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 22.1528*  03 02 29.86 +05 35 05.8  10.7 U             Cet       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 6902635215675520,2461093.6528,10.66,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6902635215675520 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:02:29.86 +05:35:05.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.20  03:03:01.41 +03:55:34.9
173.66899 -45.58627 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1950331764866304    | 03:03:01.89 +03:55:41.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+03 423                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8094.34668 4719.68457 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8087.38379 4715.85938 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 03 01.41 +03 55 34.9          10.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 03 01.42 +03 55 34.6          10.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 03 01.39 +03 55 35.2          10.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 03 01.41 +03 55 34.9  10.2 U             Cet       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 1950331764866304,2461093.6528,10.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1950331764866304 20260222.1528 10.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:03:01.41 +03:55:34.9 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.38  02:55:44.35 +07:16:52.7
168.60028 -44.29291 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 8120550501719680    | 02:55:45.19 +07:16:52.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F3 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9352.34082 2757.40161 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9345.34668 2753.77832 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 44.35 +07 16 52.7          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 44.30 +07 16 52.5          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 44.39 +07 16 52.9          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 22.1528*  02 55 44.35 +07 16 52.7  10.4 U             Cet       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 8120550501719680,2461093.6528,10.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 8120550501719680 20260222.1528 10.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:44.35 +07:16:52.7 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.45  02:55:31.51 +06:18:23.6
169.42834 -45.07159 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 7894085466178560    | 02:55:32.13 +06:18:25.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F3 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9344.78711 3354.10083 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9337.34277 3350.39160 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 31.51 +06 18 23.6          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 31.44 +06 18 23.6          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 31.58 +06 18 23.6          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 22.1528*  02 55 31.51 +06 18 23.6  10.4 U             Cet       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 7894085466178560,2461093.6528,10.45,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7894085466178560 20260222.1528 10.45CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:31.51 +06:18:23.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.48  02:59:29.95 +06:20:18.8
170.44930 -44.40065 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 7202389573123712    | 02:59:30.70 +06:20:22.2 (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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8736.93457 3293.07837 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8729.91211 3289.05298 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 29.95 +06 20 18.8          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 59 30.09 +06 20 17.7          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 29.81 +06 20 20.0          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 22.1528*  02 59 29.95 +06 20 18.8  10.5 U             Cet       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 7202389573123712,2461093.6528,10.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7202389573123712 20260222.1528 10.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:29.95 +06:20:18.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.51  02:55:17.13 +08:08:18.0
167.72031 -43.70432 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J043.8370+08.1431        | 02:55:18.25 +08:08:15.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9458.33301 2238.53467 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9451.37012 2235.01636 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 17.13 +08 08 18.0          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 17.09 +08 08 18.1          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 17.17 +08 08 17.9          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 22.1528*  02 55 17.13 +08 08 18.0  10.5 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J043.8370+08.1431,2461093.6528,10.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J043.8370+08.1431 20260222.1528 10.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:17.13 +08:08:18.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.55  03:00:34.21 +10:48:04.6
166.81758 -40.81587 galactic  Ari  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 27255454439256576   | 03:00:34.86 +10:47:58.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8770.79688 560.87628 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8764.28418 557.03943 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 00 34.21 +10 48 04.6          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 00 34.23 +10 48 04.1          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 00 34.20 +10 48 05.1          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 22.1528*  03 00 34.21 +10 48 04.6  10.6 U             Ari       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 27255454439256576,2461093.6528,10.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 27255454439256576 20260222.1528 10.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:00:34.21 +10:48:04.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.59  02:58:12.40 +03:49:34.6
172.50669 -46.48208 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 8.5 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 2086946084636800    | 02:58:12.75 +03:49:40.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8828.37109 4837.04980 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8820.90137 4832.90820 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 58 12.40 +03 49 34.6          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 58 12.32 +03 49 33.5          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 58 12.48 +03 49 35.8          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 58 12.40 +03 49 34.6  10.6 U             Cet       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 2086946084636800,2461093.6528,10.59,0.05,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 2086946084636800 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:58:12.40 +03:49:34.6 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.63  02:56:21.01 +06:33:59.0
169.41007 -44.74090 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 8.6 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 7930266270668544    | 02:56:21.48 +06:33:59.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9229.27051 3187.09399 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9221.45117 3183.40479 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 56 21.01 +06 33 59.0          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 56 20.91 +06 33 58.9          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 56 21.11 +06 33 59.0          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 56 21.01 +06 33 59.0  10.6 U             Cet       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 7930266270668544,2461093.6528,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7930266270668544 20260222.1528 10.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:56:21.01 +06:33:59.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.63  03:03:06.96 +10:06:04.1
168.04508 -40.96012 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 15054448783601408   | 03:03:07.88 +10:06:03.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1950TOYal..22.....B BD+09 388                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8353.88184 965.48712 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8347.31738 961.98462 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 03 06.96 +10 06 04.1          10.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 03 07.01 +10 06 04.5          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 03 06.92 +10 06 03.6          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 03 06.96 +10 06 04.1  10.6 U             Cet       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 15054448783601408,2461093.6528,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 15054448783601408 20260222.1528 10.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:03:06.96 +10:06:04.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.79  02:55:27.55 +06:57:40.4
168.81389 -44.58276 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 8093852985017984    | 02:55:28.22 +06:57:41.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9381.85254 2955.28931 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9375.81641 2951.87866 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 27.55 +06 57 40.4          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 27.76 +06 57 40.9          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 27.34 +06 57 39.8          10.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 55 27.55 +06 57 40.4  10.8 U             Cet       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 8093852985017984,2461093.6528,10.79,0.05,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 8093852985017984 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:27.55 +06:57:40.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.77  03:43:43.72 +06:55:30.5
180.06843 -36.18565 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  V1083 Tau                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.600   V         <  15.300   V         2453270.00000        343.000000000000   M9e                          
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 2116.93433 2405.30762 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 2110.15649 2401.28076 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 43 43.72 +06 55 30.5          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 43 43.73 +06 55 30.5          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 43 43.71 +06 55 30.5          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 22.1528*  03 43 43.72 +06 55 30.5  10.8 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1083 Tau,2461093.6528,10.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1083 Tau 20260222.1528 10.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:43.72 +06:55:30.5 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.81  02:57:55.29 +08:10:18.8
168.38385 -43.26286 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 8.5 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 8742805363592576    | 02:57:55.95 +08:10:17.4 (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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9056.82227 2192.85400 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9049.28711 2189.00122 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 57 55.29 +08 10 18.8          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 57 55.14 +08 10 18.2          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 57 55.44 +08 10 19.5          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 22.1528*  02 57 55.29 +08 10 18.8  10.8 U             Cet       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 8742805363592576,2461093.6528,10.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 8742805363592576 20260222.1528 10.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:55.29 +08:10:18.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.84  02:59:59.96 +07:06:07.6
169.88030 -43.74390 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 7316670062908288    | 03:00:00.65 +07:06:07.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1950TOYal..22.....B BD+06 463                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8693.87891 2823.18848 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8686.87500 2819.69336 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 59.96 +07 06 07.6          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 00 00.00 +07 06 08.0          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 59.92 +07 06 07.3          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 22.1528*  02 59 59.96 +07 06 07.6  10.8 U             Cet       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 7316670062908288,2461093.6528,10.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7316670062908288 20260222.1528 10.84CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:59.96 +07:06:07.6 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.91  02:56:37.16 +01:45:05.7
174.18512 -48.26250 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1171705733851136    | 02:56:37.64 +01:45:10.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A2 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+01 514                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8987.28711 6126.19580 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8980.02637 6122.39111 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 56 37.16 +01 45 05.7          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 56 37.06 +01 45 05.0          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 56 37.26 +01 45 06.3          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 56 37.16 +01 45 05.7  10.9 U             Cet       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 1171705733851136,2461093.6528,10.91,0.05,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 1171705733851136 20260222.1528 10.91CV 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:56:37.16 +01:45:05.7 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.93  02:57:00.74 +05:31:44.8
170.54846 -45.41685 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 9.0 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 7042032674251136    | 02:57:01.07 +05:31:48.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+04 470                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9083.82617 3812.56592 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9075.92090 3808.26440 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 57 00.74 +05 31 44.8          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 57 00.60 +05 31 43.3          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 57 00.88 +05 31 46.4          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 57 00.74 +05 31 44.8  10.9 U             Cet       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 7042032674251136,2461093.6528,10.93,0.05,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 7042032674251136 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:00.74 +05:31:44.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.12  02:57:54.12 +07:26:05.2
169.03342 -43.83004 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 9.4 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 8138142687785472    | 02:57:54.65 +07:26:06.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G4 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9029.42871 2642.11279 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9020.80762 2638.41455 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 57 54.12 +07 26 05.2          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 57 53.84 +07 26 05.4          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 57 54.41 +07 26 04.9          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 22.1528*  02 57 54.12 +07 26 05.2  11.1 U             Cet       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 8138142687785472,2461093.6528,11.12,0.05,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 8138142687785472 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:54.12 +07:26:05.2 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.15  02:56:18.34 +09:18:07.9
166.98296 -42.64178 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 20992838070186240   | 02:56:19.18 +09:18:03.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+09 273                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9352.31055 1517.41150 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9345.42676 1513.79993 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 56 18.34 +09 18 07.9          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 56 18.32 +09 18 07.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 56 18.37 +09 18 08.0          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 22.1528*  02 56 18.34 +09 18 07.9  11.2 U             Cet       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 20992838070186240,2461093.6528,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 20992838070186240 20260222.1528 11.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:56:18.34 +09:18:07.9 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.27  03:01:24.55 +07:10:56.7
170.17151 -43.45359 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 7.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 7684834659506688    | 03:01:25.36 +07:10:57.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 1950TOYal..22.....B BD+06 464                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8482.33789 2760.06592 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8475.87012 2755.99536 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 01 24.55 +07 10 56.7          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 01 24.70 +07 10 55.3          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 01 24.39 +07 10 58.2          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 22.1528*  03 01 24.55 +07 10 56.7  11.3 U             Cet       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 7684834659506688,2461093.6528,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7684834659506688 20260222.1528 11.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:01:24.55 +07:10:56.7 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.24  02:57:29.66 +02:53:42.5
173.24622 -47.28405 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1402912413121792    | 02:57:30.04 +02:53:45.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 290                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8899.13770 5414.24219 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8892.02246 5410.37891 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 57 29.66 +02 53 42.5          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 57 29.68 +02 53 42.2          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 57 29.63 +02 53 42.8          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 22.1528*  02 57 29.66 +02 53 42.5  11.2 U             Cet       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 1402912413121792,2461093.6528,11.24,0.05,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 1402912413121792 20260222.1528 11.24CV 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:29.66 +02:53:42.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.40  02:57:22.15 +05:20:42.6
170.81692 -45.49598 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 8.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 6848862225009664    | 02:57:22.57 +05:20:43.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9021.44824 3920.57129 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9014.42578 3916.76904 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 57 22.15 +05 20 42.6          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 57 22.16 +05 20 42.5          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 57 22.14 +05 20 42.8          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 22.1528*  02 57 22.15 +05 20 42.6  11.4 U             Cet       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 6848862225009664,2461093.6528,11.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6848862225009664 20260222.1528 11.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:22.15 +05:20:42.6 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.41  02:55:57.77 +04:06:13.8
171.63349 -46.65479 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 5109091232499968    | 02:55:58.22 +04:06:24.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9185.42090 4693.31396 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9178.36035 4689.92529 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 57.77 +04 06 13.8          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 57.80 +04 06 14.8          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 57.74 +04 06 12.7          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 22.1528*  02 55 57.77 +04 06 13.8  11.4 U             Cet       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 5109091232499968,2461093.6528,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5109091232499968 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:57.77 +04:06:13.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.41  02:59:10.44 +08:56:21.6
168.03901 -42.47484 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 8947550749328000    | 02:59:11.03 +08:56:18.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8899.06934 1712.59180 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8892.23340 1708.87048 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 10.44 +08 56 21.6          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 59 10.43 +08 56 21.3          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 10.45 +08 56 21.9          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 59 10.44 +08 56 21.6  11.4 U             Cet       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 8947550749328000,2461093.6528,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 8947550749328000 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:10.44 +08:56:21.6 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.40  02:55:25.57 +06:20:17.5
169.37277 -45.06349 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.7 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 7894463423299840    | 02:55:25.99 +06:20:20.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+06 302                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9361.01855 3335.72437 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9354.11914 3332.24512 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 55 25.57 +06 20 17.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 55 25.61 +06 20 18.1          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 55 25.54 +06 20 17.0          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 22.1528*  02 55 25.57 +06 20 17.5  11.4 U             Cet       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 7894463423299840,2461093.6528,11.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 7894463423299840 20260222.1528 11.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:55:25.57 +06:20:17.5 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.38  03:03:53.64 +09:45:11.1
168.53624 -41.10356 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 8.4 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 14985037816540928   | 03:03:54.46 +09:45:11.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+09 280                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8220.86523 1170.71643 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8213.31152 1167.07092 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 03 53.64 +09 45 11.1          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 03 53.49 +09 45 11.4          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 03 53.79 +09 45 10.8          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 22.1528*  03 03 53.64 +09 45 11.1  11.4 U             Cet       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 14985037816540928,2461093.6528,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 14985037816540928 20260222.1528 11.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:03:53.64 +09:45:11.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.46  02:56:14.93 +09:21:05.1
166.92618 -42.61221 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.7 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 20995247547587328   | 02:56:15.80 +09:21:00.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+09 272                        
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 9363.09668 1487.80676 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 9356.28613 1484.18628 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 56 14.93 +09 21 05.1          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 56 14.92 +09 21 05.0          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 56 14.94 +09 21 05.2          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  02 56 14.93 +09 21 05.1  11.5 U             Cet       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 20995247547587328,2461093.6528,11.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 20995247547587328 20260222.1528 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:56:14.93 +09:21:05.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  10.94  03:29:25.82 +06:19:09.0
177.62805 -39.22698 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.8 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  ASAS J032926+0619.1           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.360   V       Y     0.600   V         2452149.40000         88.678998000000   M5/6                         
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits -crosshair 4194.54980 2993.38940 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits -crosshair 4201.76416 2994.99365 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 4228.47314 2959.01660 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 4221.76123 2955.08911 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 29 25.82 +06 19 09.0          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 29 25.84 +06 19 08.9          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 29 25.81 +06 19 09.0          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 29 25.82 +06 19 09.0  10.9 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J032926+0619.1,2461093.6528,10.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J032926+0619.1 20260222.1528 10.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:29:25.82 +06:19:09.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528   8.97  03:23:43.97 +03:53:23.5
178.70766 -41.91806 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 7.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 4"  ASAS J032344+0353.3           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.700   V       Y     0.330   V         2452066.90000         72.540800000000   M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits -crosshair 5053.82227 4452.84229 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits -crosshair 5061.11377 4454.28955 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 4961.28906 4493.52686 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 4954.40967 4489.65967 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 23 43.97 +03 53 23.5           9.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 23 43.97 +03 53 23.4           9.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 23 43.97 +03 53 23.5           9.0 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 22.1528*  03 23 43.97 +03 53 23.5   9.0 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J032344+0353.3,2461093.6528,8.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J032344+0353.3 20260222.1528 8.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:23:43.97 +03:53:23.5 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  11.30  03:23:35.75 +09:23:52.0
173.51683 -38.10308 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  ASAS J032336+0923.9           
Type: MISC
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.870   V       Y     0.430   V         2452662.80000         74.969513000000   M6/7                         
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.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits -crosshair 5057.67480 1134.28967 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits -crosshair 5064.80957 1135.83154 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 5253.83594 1173.41760 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 5247.15576 1169.49402 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 23 35.75 +09 23 52.0          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 23 35.75 +09 23 51.9          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 23 35.74 +09 23 52.1          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 23 35.75 +09 23 52.0  11.3 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J032336+0923.9,2461093.6528,11.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J032336+0923.9 20260222.1528 11.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:23:35.75 +09:23:52.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.70  03:00:12.62 +02:02:10.0
174.84712 -47.43264 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 7.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 535359083634944     | 03:00:12.34 +02:02:04.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G4 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8444.49512 5906.59131 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8438.06348 5903.09570 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 00 12.62 +02 02 10.0          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 00 12.77 +02 02 10.7          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 00 12.47 +02 02 09.3          13.6 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 22.1528*  03 00 12.62 +02 02 10.0  13.7 U             Cet       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 535359083634944,2461093.6528,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 535359083634944 20260222.1528 13.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:00:12.62 +02:02:10.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.76  03:02:33.29 +02:04:40.8
175.41640 -46.99070 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:02:33.29 +02:04:40.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8087.09424 5851.66260 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8079.44189 5848.85742 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 02 33.29 +02 04 40.8          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 02 33.19 +02 04 43.8          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 02 33.38 +02 04 37.8          13.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 22.1528*  03 02 33.29 +02 04 40.8  13.8 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6528,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1528 13.76CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:02:33.29 +02:04:40.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.62  03:03:32.99 +08:44:02.0
169.33289 -41.93434 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:03:32.99 +08:44:02.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8226.38770 1794.92773 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8219.43848 1791.33044 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 03 32.99 +08 44 02.0          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 03 32.97 +08 44 02.3          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 03 33.00 +08 44 01.8          13.6 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 22.1528*  03 03 32.99 +08 44 02.0  13.6 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6528,13.62,0.05,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
target 20260222.1528 13.62CV 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:03:32.99 +08:44:02.0 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.55  02:59:27.39 +06:31:39.1
170.26392 -44.26560 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J044.8572+06.5319        | 02:59:27.74 +06:31:34.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8751.59961 3178.37085 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8744.26758 3174.95752 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 27.39 +06 31 39.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 59 27.32 +06 31 39.9          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 27.45 +06 31 38.2          13.5 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 22.1528*  02 59 27.39 +06 31 39.1  13.6 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J044.8572+06.5319,2461093.6528,13.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J044.8572+06.5319 20260222.1528 13.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:27.39 +06:31:39.1 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.46  02:59:30.72 +01:43:01.3
174.99474 -47.78243 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 502137512125056     | 02:59:30.83 +01:43:07.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8538.70117 6110.83203 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8532.28320 6107.61523 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 30.72 +01 43 01.3          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 59 30.88 +01 43 02.9          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 30.55 +01 42 59.8          13.4 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 22.1528*  02 59 30.72 +01 43 01.3  13.5 U             Cet       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 502137512125056,2461093.6528,13.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 502137512125056 20260222.1528 13.46CV 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:30.72 +01:43:01.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.44  03:08:54.76 +09:51:45.2
169.67847 -40.21488 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 7.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:08:54.76 +09:51:45.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 7469.63330 1054.23145 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 7463.88184 1050.06152 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 08 54.76 +09 51 45.2          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 08 54.95 +09 51 43.8          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 08 54.57 +09 51 46.6          13.3 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 22.1528*  03 08 54.76 +09 51 45.2  13.4 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6528,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1528 13.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:08:54.76 +09:51:45.2 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.38  02:59:16.27 +01:38:11.8
175.01506 -47.88195 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.5 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 448566384512512     | 02:59:16.28 +01:38:03.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G8 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 8572.96875 6163.63428 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 8565.52637 6159.59717 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 02 59 16.27 +01 38 11.8          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 02 59 16.23 +01 38 11.2          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 02 59 16.31 +01 38 12.4          13.4 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 22.1528*  02 59 16.27 +01 38 11.8  13.4 U             Cet       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 448566384512512,2461093.6528,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 448566384512512 20260222.1528 13.38CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:16.27 +01:38:11.8 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.42  03:13:33.62 +07:37:43.3
172.77877 -41.09682 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 8.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:13:33.62 +07:37:43.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits


Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits  wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits -crosshair 6668.03271 2358.30371 image    wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits -crosshair 6660.68652 2355.24487 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/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-32-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8

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 22.15278 03 13 33.62 +07 37 43.3          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15249 03 13 33.52 +07 37 45.5          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 22.15307 03 13 33.72 +07 37 41.1          13.4 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 22.1528*  03 13 33.62 +07 37 43.3  13.4 U             Cet       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6528,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1528 13.42CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0084.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_214451_TTUQ2b1x1_14471_uh7brme8/Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:13:33.62 +07:37:43.3 ;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_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-40-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-31-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Tau-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-21_21-39-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 22.1528  2461093.6528  13.29  03:00:36.42 +02:50:13.1
174.13040 -46.78978 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1718197372427264    | 03:00:36.21 +02:50:06.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.